For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 500 students in Henderson County, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Henderson County, IL are West Central Elementary School and West Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henderson County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Henderson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Henderson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Central Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1514 Us Route 34
Biggsville, IL 61418
(309) 627-2339
Biggsville, IL 61418
(309) 627-2339
Gr: K-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
West Central Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
217 W South St
Stronghurst, IL 61480
(309) 924-1681
Stronghurst, IL 61480
(309) 924-1681
Gr: 6-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Henderson County, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Henderson County, IL include West Central Elementary School and West Central Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Henderson County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Henderson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson County?
Henderson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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