For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,396 students in Wayne County, IL (there are , serving 59 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Wayne County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Wayne County, IL are New Hope Elementary School, Mount Erie Elementary School and Jasper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wayne County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Hope Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1804 County Road 445 N
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3296
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3296
Grades: K-8
| 198 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Erie Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 School Dr
Mount Erie, IL 62446
(618) 854-2611
Mount Erie, IL 62446
(618) 854-2611
Grades: K-4
| 57 students
Rank: #33.
Jasper Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2030 County Road 1020 N
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3048
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3048
Grades: K-8
| 175 students
Rank: #44.
Wayne City Attendance Center
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
408 E Mill St
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 895-3103
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 895-3103
Grades: PK-8
| 358 students
Rank: #55.
Johnsonville Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
891 County Highway 16
Johnsonville, IL 62850
(618) 673-3044
Johnsonville, IL 62850
(618) 673-3044
Grades: PK-4
| 98 students
Rank: #66.
Geff Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 E Lafayette St
Geff, IL 62842
(618) 516-8004
Geff, IL 62842
(618) 516-8004
Grades: K-8
| 92 students
Rank: #77.
Center Street Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 W Center St
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-2679
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-2679
Grades: 4-8
| 293 students
Rank: #88.
Cisne Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 69
Cisne, IL 62823
(618) 673-2156
Cisne, IL 62823
(618) 673-2156
Grades: 5-8
| 103 students
Rank: #99.
Wayne City High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 457
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 895-3108
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 895-3108
Grades: 9-12
| 138 students
Rank: #1010.
Fairfield Comm High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 W King St
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 847-9403
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 847-9403
Grades: 9-12
| 449 students
Rank: #1111.
Cisne High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1456 Us Highway 45
Cisne, IL 62823
(618) 673-2154
Cisne, IL 62823
(618) 673-2154
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: #1212.
North Side Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
806 N 1st St
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-6501
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-6501
Grades: PK-3
| 321 students
Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
R R 2 Box 546
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3101
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3101
Grades: K-8
| 88 students
Rr 1
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 648-2293
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 648-2293
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wayne County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Wayne County, IL include New Hope Elementary School, Mount Erie Elementary School and Jasper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wayne County?
12 public schools are located in Wayne County.
What percentage of students in Wayne County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Wayne County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wayne County include: Jasper Elementary School vs. Geff Elementary School, Geff Elementary School vs. Jasper Elementary School, Fairfield Comm High School vs. Wayne City High School
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