For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,608 students in Jersey County, IL (there are , serving 424 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Jersey County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Jersey County, IL are Jerseyville East Elementary School, Jersey Community Middle School and Medora Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jersey County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Jersey County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Jersey County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jerseyville East Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 N Giddings Ave
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-3814
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-3814
Grades: 2-4
| 392 students
Rank: #22.
Jersey Community Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 S Liberty St
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-5527
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-5527
Grades: 5-7
| 490 students
Rank: #33.
Medora Intermediate School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
124 N Elm St
Medora, IL 62063
(618) 372-3813
Medora, IL 62063
(618) 372-3813
Grades: 5-6
| 166 students
Rank: #44.
Grafton Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 Grafton Hills Dr
Grafton, IL 62037
(618) 786-3388
Grafton, IL 62037
(618) 786-3388
Grades: PK-4
| 194 students
Rank: #55.
Jersey Comm High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 N State St
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-5561
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-5561
Grades: 8-12
| 986 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Ill Rural Region
Vocational School
201 W Exchange St
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-5541
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-5541
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette
Alternative School
17808 State Highway 100 W
Grafton, IL 62037
(618) 786-2371
Grafton, IL 62037
(618) 786-2371
Grades: 8-12
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jersey Comm Alt Program Jcap
Alternative School
709 W County Rd
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-6803
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-6803
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 W Carpenter St
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-4313
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-4313
Grades: PK-1
| 370 students
Jersey County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
28968 Delhi Rd
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 885-5613
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 885-5613
Grades: 1-5
| 88 students
24621 Elm St
Dow, IL 62022
(618) 885-5422
Dow, IL 62022
(618) 885-5422
Grades: K-5
| 111 students
104 North Public Rd
Fieldon, IL 62031
(618) 376-4771
Fieldon, IL 62031
(618) 376-4771
Grades: K-5
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jersey County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Jersey County, IL include Jerseyville East Elementary School, Jersey Community Middle School and Medora Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Jersey County?
9 public schools are located in Jersey County.
What percentage of students in Jersey County go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Jersey County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jersey County?
Jersey 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).
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