For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 2,789 students in Hancock County, IL (there are , serving 66 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Hancock County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Hancock County, IL are Royals Academy Carthage, Hamilton Elementary School and Carthage Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 九游体育s in Hancock County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Royals Academy Carthage
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
86 S Madison St
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1830 Broadway St
Hamilton, IL 62341
(866) 332-3880
Hamilton, IL 62341
(866) 332-3880
Grades: PK-8
| 405 students
Rank: #33.
Carthage Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 S Adams St
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-3914
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-3914
Grades: 5-8
| 176 students
Rank: #44.
Southeastern Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
607 N Worrell St
Bowen, IL 62316
(217) 842-5236
Bowen, IL 62316
(217) 842-5236
Grades: PK-6
| 265 students
Rank: #55.
La Harpe Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
404 W Main St
La Harpe, IL 61450
(217) 659-7739
La Harpe, IL 61450
(217) 659-7739
Grades: PK-8
| 190 students
Rank: #66.
Warsaw Sr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 S 11th St
Warsaw, IL 62379
(217) 256-4281
Warsaw, IL 62379
(217) 256-4281
Grades: 9-12
| 175 students
Rank: #77.
Carthage Primary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 S Adams St
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-9202
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-9202
Grades: PK-4
| 250 students
Rank: #88.
Illini West High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Miller St
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-9607
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-9607
Grades: 9-12
| 334 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Dallas City Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
921 Creamery Hill Rd
Dallas City, IL 62330
(217) 852-3201
Dallas City, IL 62330
(217) 852-3201
Grades: PK-8
| 167 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Nauvoo Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2461 N State Highway 96
Nauvoo, IL 62354
(866) 453-2600
Nauvoo, IL 62354
(866) 453-2600
Grades: PK-8
| 194 students
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Southeastern Jr/sr High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
90 W Green St
Augusta, IL 62311
(217) 392-2125
Augusta, IL 62311
(217) 392-2125
Grades: 7-12
| 187 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Hamilton High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Keokuk St
Hamilton, IL 62341
(866) 332-3880
Hamilton, IL 62341
(866) 332-3880
Grades: 9-12
| 177 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
La Harpe Junior High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
404 W Main St
La Harpe, IL 61450
(217) 659-3713
La Harpe, IL 61450
(217) 659-3713
Grades: 6-8
| 62 students
Rank: #1414.
Warsaw Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
340 S 11th St
Warsaw, IL 62379
(217) 256-4281
Warsaw, IL 62379
(217) 256-4281
Grades: PK-9
| 207 students
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Rssp Carthage
Alternative School
86 S Madison St
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Wcisec High School Md
Special Education School
600 Miller St
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-2136
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-2136
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hancock County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
210 S Adams
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-2136
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-2136
Grades: 9-12
| 264 students
210 S Adams
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 743-6412
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 743-6412
Grades: 4-5
| 124 students
270 N 10th St
Hamilton, IL 62341
(217) 847-3314
Hamilton, IL 62341
(217) 847-3314
Grades: 7-8
| 103 students
404 W Main St
La Harpe, IL 61450
(217) 659-3713
La Harpe, IL 61450
(217) 659-3713
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
2461 N County Road 1000
Nauvoo, IL 62354
(217) 453-2231
Nauvoo, IL 62354
(217) 453-2231
Grades: 7-8
| 126 students
Po Box 308
Nauvoo, IL 62354
(217) 453-2231
Nauvoo, IL 62354
(217) 453-2231
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Po Box 247
Bowen, IL 62316
(217) 842-5236
Bowen, IL 62316
(217) 842-5236
Grades: 5-8
| 140 students
Po Box 247
Bowen, IL 62316
(217) 842-5236
Bowen, IL 62316
(217) 842-5236
Grades: 4-5
| 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hancock County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Hancock County, IL include Royals Academy Carthage, Hamilton Elementary School and Carthage Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Hancock County?
16 public schools are located in Hancock County.
What percentage of students in Hancock County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Hancock County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?
Hancock County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hancock County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hancock County include: Warsaw Sr High School vs. Hamilton High School
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