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Best Iroquois County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 2,405 students in Iroquois County, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Iroquois County, IL are Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman, Donovan Jr High School and Donovan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iroquois County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Iroquois County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Iroquois County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
215 E 2nd St
Gilman, IL 60938
(815) 265-7631
Gr: 1-3 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Donovan Jr High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 North St
Donovan, IL 60931
(815) 486-7395
Gr: 6-8 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Donovan Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2561 E Us Highway 52
Donovan, IL 60931
(815) 486-7321
Gr: PK-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Chebanse Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
475 School St
Chebanse, IL 60922
(815) 697-2642
Gr: K-4 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Iroquois West Elementary Sch/thawville
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
106 County Line Road
Thawville, IL 60968
(217) 387-2291
Gr: 4-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Cissna Park Jr High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
511 N 2nd St
Cissna Park, IL 60924
(815) 457-2171
Gr: 6-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Watseka Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
138 S Belmont Ave
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2115
Gr: 6-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Cissna Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
511 N 2nd St
Cissna Park, IL 60924
(815) 457-2171
Gr: K-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Glenn Raymond School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
101 W Mulberry St
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-4581
Gr: 1-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
Iroquois West Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
303 N Evergreen St
Onarga, IL 60955
(815) 268-4355
Gr: 6-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1111.
Milford Grade School West Campus
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 S Chicago St
Milford, IL 60953
(815) 889-4174
Gr: PK-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1212.
John L Nash Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1134 E 3100 North Rd
Clifton, IL 60927
(815) 694-2323
Gr: 5-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1313.
Crescent City Grade School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 South St
Crescent City, IL 60928
(815) 683-2141
Gr: K-5 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Iroquois County, IL

Iroquois County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Clifton Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Po Box 6
Clifton, IL 60927
(815) 694-2111
Gr: 4-5 | 183 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Crescent City C C Grade School (Closed 2023)
Po Box 190
Crescent City, IL 60928
(815) 683-2141
Gr: K-8 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Crescent-iroquois High School (Closed 2010)
Po Box 10
Crescent City, IL 60928
(815) 683-2161
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Iroquois Area Rds High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1001 East Grant St
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-5471
Gr: 9-12
Iroquois Area Regional Delivery System (Closed 2004)
Vocational School
1001 East Grant St
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-5470
Kula Aupuni Ni'ihau A Kahelelani Aloha Nc Pcs (Closed 2006)
P O Box 190
Crescent City, IL 60928
(815) 683-2141
Gr: K-8 | 131 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Nettie Davis Elementary School (Closed 2023)
495 N 4th St
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2112
Gr: PK-1 | 119 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Nexus Education Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
206 E Lincoln
Onarga, IL 60955
(815) 268-7408
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Woodland Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Po Box 267
Woodland, IL 60974
(815) 473-4241
Gr: 4-5 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Iroquois County, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Iroquois County, IL include Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman, Donovan Jr High School and Donovan Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Iroquois County?
13 public elementary schools are located in Iroquois County.
What is the racial composition of students in Iroquois County?
Iroquois County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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