For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 1,299 students in White County, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in White County, IL are Jefferson Attendance Center, Washington Attendance Center and Wells Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
White County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in White County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 White County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Attendance Center
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
713 4th St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-7016
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-7016
Gr: 2-3 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Washington Attendance Center
(Math: 48% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 W Main St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4631
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4631
Gr: 4-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Wells Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
704 W North St
Grayville, IL 62844
(618) 375-7214
Grayville, IL 62844
(618) 375-7214
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Brownsville Attendance Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1187 County Road 700 E
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 265-3256
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 265-3256
Gr: 1-12
Rank: #55.
Grayville Jr Sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
728 W North St
Grayville, IL 62844
(618) 375-7114
Grayville, IL 62844
(618) 375-7114
Gr: 6-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Norris City-omaha Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
580 Us Hwy 45 South
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 378-3212
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 378-3212
Gr: K-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
113 10th St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 384-3421
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 384-3421
Gr: K-1 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 20 Learning Alt Branch School
Alternative School
223 S Industrial Park Rd
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 387-0107
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 387-0107
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Roe20 Learning Alternative Branch
Alternative School
223 S Industrial Park Rd
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 387-0107
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 387-0107
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in White County, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in White County, IL include Jefferson Attendance Center, Washington Attendance Center and Wells Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in White County?
9 public elementary schools are located in White County.
What is the racial composition of students in White County?
White County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in White County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in White County include: Norris City-omaha Elementary School vs. Wells Elementary School
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