For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,949 students in Lawrence County, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Lawrence County, IL are Bridgeport Grade School, Sumner Attendance Center and Red Hill Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lawrence County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bridgeport Grade School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 N Main St
Bridgeport, IL 62417
(618) 945-5721
Bridgeport, IL 62417
(618) 945-5721
Grades: PK-3
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
Sumner Attendance Center
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 W Locust St
Sumner, IL 62466
(618) 936-2412
Sumner, IL 62466
(618) 936-2412
Grades: 4-6
| 213 students
Rank: #33.
Red Hill Jr/sr High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
908 Church St
Bridgeport, IL 62417
(618) 945-2521
Bridgeport, IL 62417
(618) 945-2521
Grades: 7-12
| 395 students
Rank: #44.
Parkside Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Cedar St
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-3922
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-3922
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #55.
Lawrenceville High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2200 James St
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-3389
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-3389
Grades: 9-12
| 290 students
Rank: #66.
Parkview Jr High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1802 Cedar St
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-2327
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-2327
Grades: 6-8
| 225 students
Lawrence County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lawrence Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
Rural Route 2
Sumner, IL 62466
(618) 936-2064
Sumner, IL 62466
(618) 936-2064
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Rr 2 227
Sumner, IL 62466
(618) 947-2204
Sumner, IL 62466
(618) 947-2204
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Safe School Roe12 Lawrence Cnty (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
907 15th St
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-8047
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-8047
Grades: 10-12
| 3 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lawrence County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Lawrence County, IL include Bridgeport Grade School, Sumner Attendance Center and Red Hill Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Lawrence County?
6 public schools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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