For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,743 students in Menard County, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Menard County, IL are Greenview Elementary School, Athens Junior High School and Athens Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Menard County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Menard County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Menard County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenview Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
147 E Palmer St
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Grades: PK-5
| 104 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Athens Junior High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Warrior Way
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 636-8380
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 636-8380
Grades: 7-8
| 165 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Athens Sr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Warrior Way
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 636-8314
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 636-8314
Grades: 9-12
| 313 students
Rank: #44.
Porta High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 202
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3216
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3216
Grades: 7-12
| 428 students
Rank: #55.
Porta Central
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Owen Ave
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-7781
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-7781
Grades: 3-6
| 281 students
Rank: #66.
Greenview Jr/sr High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
147 E Palmer St
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Grades: 6-12
| 107 students
Rank: n/an/a
514 W Monroe St
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-7731
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-7731
Grades: PK-2
| 345 students
Menard County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 320
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Grades: 7-8
| 60 students
17651 Bluejay Rd
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3219
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3219
Grades: 7-8
| 151 students
Salt Creek Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
30819 Fancy Pr Ave
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 566-3841
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 566-3841
Grades: 10-11
| 9 students
306 North Elm St
Tallula, IL 62688
(217) 634-4328
Tallula, IL 62688
(217) 634-4328
Grades: PK-3
| 37 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Menard County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Menard County, IL include Greenview Elementary School, Athens Junior High School and Athens Sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Menard County?
7 public schools are located in Menard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Menard County?
Menard County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Menard County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Menard County include: Porta High School vs. Athens Sr High School, Greenview Jr/sr High School vs. Athens Sr High School, Athens Sr High School vs. Porta High School
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