Best Public Schools in Jacksonville, IL

Summary:

The city of Jacksonville, Illinois is home to 6 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of performance across these schools, with some standout performers and others struggling to meet state standards.

Jacksonville High School stands out for its relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 79.0% and low dropout rate of 3.1%, though its proficiency rates on state assessments lag behind the state average. In contrast, Eisenhower Elementary School is the top performer, with the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics among the elementary schools, as well as the lowest chronic absenteeism rate.

Overall, the data reveals significant variation in school performance across the Jacksonville School District 117. While some schools like Eisenhower Elementary excel, others such as Lincoln Elementary struggle, with low proficiency rates in Mathematics. Addressing these achievement gaps and implementing effective strategies to raise proficiency levels, particularly in Mathematics, could have a significant impact on student outcomes across the district.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	IAR English Language Arts (2024)							IAR Mathematics (2024)							SAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science All Grades	IAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	IAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ivan K Garrison Center	Public, Alternative	3-12	936 W Michigan Ave	Jacksonville	62650	Morgan County	Four Rivers Special Educ District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 245-7174	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Illinois School for the Deaf	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	125 S Webster Ave	Jacksonville	62650	Morgan County	Dept of Human Services	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 479-4201	0	38	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Il School for the Visually Impaired	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	658 E State St	Jacksonville	62650	Morgan County	Dept of Human Services	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 479-4400	0	19	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
The Lafayette Academy	Public	9-12	409 Hardin Ave Fl 3	Jacksonville	62650	Morgan County	Adam/Brwn/Cass/Morgn/Pik/Sctt ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 243-8438	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Arc	Public	6-12	409 Hardin Ave Fl 3	Jacksonville	62650	Morgan County	Adam/Brwn/Cass/Morgn/Pik/Sctt ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 243-8438	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Washington Elementary School	Public	K-5	524 S Kosciusko St	Jacksonville	62650	Morgan County	Jacksonville School District 117	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 243-6711	231	19	12.3	71.9%	159 (68.8%)	22 (9.5%)	11 (4.8%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (15.2%)	30.2	1391^st of 2067 public elementary schools	32.7%		26.1	1499^th of 2077 public elementary schools	27.8%	108	42.5	13.9	40.4	15.0				24.4	11.1	25.5	5.0				14.6			97.8	98.9	98.9	98.9		98.2	97.8		$13,590	$1,606	$11,984
Jacksonville High School	Public	9-12	1211 N Diamond St	Jacksonville	62650	Morgan County	Jacksonville School District 117	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(217) 243-4384	893	72	12.4	57.2%	678 (75.9%)	99 (11.1%)	31 (3.5%)	11 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (8.2%)	44.5	358^th of 697 public high schools	48.6%		50.1	329^th of 699 public high schools	52.9%	29	56.9															14.2	24.7	98.4	98.2	98.2	98.2	98.4	98.4	98.5	95.7	$16,726	$878	$15,848
Eisenhower Elementary School	Public	K-5	1901 W Lafayette Ave	Jacksonville	62650	Morgan County	Jacksonville School District 117	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 245-5107	313	19	16.7	39.9%	261 (83.4%)	20 (6.4%)	14 (4.5%)	6 (1.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.2%)	65.8	635^th of 2067 public elementary schools	69.3%		63.3	687^th of 2077 public elementary schools	66.9%	52	59.2	33.9	33.3	42.0				36.1	55.3	33.3	40.0				42.6			95.1	95.8	95.8	95.8		95.5	96.8		$14,815	$1,177	$13,638
Jacksonville Middle School	Public	6-8	664 Lincoln Ave	Jacksonville	62650	Morgan County	Jacksonville School District 117	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 243-4384	718	57	12.7	56.4%	534 (74.4%)	68 (9.5%)	34 (4.7%)	7 (1.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (10.0%)	37.9	778^th of 1363 public middle schools	42.9%		40.4	765^th of 1367 public middle schools	44.0%	13	59.2				44.1	28.7	32.6	35.2				13.8	18.9	20.5	17.7			99.1	99.1	99.1	99.1	99.1	99.1	99.1	94.4	$16,921	$1,427	$15,494
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-5	320 W Independence Ave	Jacksonville	62650	Morgan County	Jacksonville School District 117	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 245-8720	269	19	14.4	86.2%	136 (50.6%)	61 (22.7%)	14 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (20.8%)	25.6	1523^rd of 2067 public elementary schools	26.3%		15.3	1854^th of 2077 public elementary schools	10.7%	331		18.9	28.9	24.4				23.5	9.4	13.2	2.4				8.3			97.2	97.2	97.2	97.2	97.2	97.2	97.2		$14,907	$2,014	$12,893
Crossroad Learning Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	30 N Central Park Plz	Jacksonville	62650	Morgan County	Jacksonville School District 117	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 243-0065	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
North Jacksonville School	Public	K-5	1626 State Highway 78 N	Jacksonville	62650	Morgan County	Jacksonville School District 117	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 245-4084	158	13	12.4	68.4%	116 (73.4%)	10 (6.3%)	12 (7.6%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (11.4%)	32.1	1341^st of 2067 public elementary schools	35.1%		42.5	1122^nd of 2077 public elementary schools	46.0%	219	46.4	19.4	18.8	17.9				18.7	22.6	25.0	17.9				21.3			99.3	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.3		$15,252	$1,633	$13,619

Cities Near Jacksonville

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
South Jacksonville	1.5 mi	1	441^st
Murrayville	10.13 mi	1	390^th
Concord	10.36 mi	2	253^rd
Franklin	12.61 mi	3	496^th
Winchester	13.76 mi	2	529^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.