For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,728 students in Greene County, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 222 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Greene County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Greene County, IL are North Greene Elementary School, Greenfield Elementary School and Carrollton Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greene County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Greene County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Greene County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Greene Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
403 W North St
Roodhouse, IL 62082
(217) 589-4623
Roodhouse, IL 62082
(217) 589-4623
Gr: PK-6 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
115 Prairie St
Greenfield, IL 62044
(217) 368-2551
Greenfield, IL 62044
(217) 368-2551
Gr: PK-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Carrollton Grade School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
721 4th St
Carrollton, IL 62016
(217) 942-6831
Carrollton, IL 62016
(217) 942-6831
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
North Greene Jr/sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
546 N Main St
White Hall, IL 62092
(217) 374-2131
White Hall, IL 62092
(217) 374-2131
Gr: 7-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Greenfield High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
502 East St
Greenfield, IL 62044
(217) 368-2219
Greenfield, IL 62044
(217) 368-2219
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #66.
Carrollton High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
950 3rd St
Carrollton, IL 62016
(217) 942-6913
Carrollton, IL 62016
(217) 942-6913
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Greene County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Greene County, IL include North Greene Elementary School, Greenfield Elementary School and Carrollton Grade School.
How many public schools are located in Greene County?
6 public schools are located in Greene County.
What percentage of students in Greene County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Greene County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Greene County?
Greene County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Greene County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Greene County include: Carrollton High School vs. North Greene Jr/sr High School, North Greene Jr/sr High School vs. Carrollton High School, Carrollton Grade School vs. Greenfield Elementary School
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