For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 6,574 students in Williamson County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Williamson County, IL are Washington Elementary School, Carterville Intermediate School and Tri-c Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williamson County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Williamson 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 Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Williamson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
420 E Main St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-8534
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-8534
Grades: K-5
| 487 students
Rank: #22.
Carterville Intermediate School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 School St
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-6411
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-6411
Grades: 4-6
| 518 students
Rank: #33.
Tri-c Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1405 W Grand Ave
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-8742
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-8742
Grades: K-3
| 701 students
Rank: #44.
Longfellow Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 W Hendrickson St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-3230
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-3230
Grades: K-5
| 241 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 E Boulevard St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-5766
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-5766
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #66.
Adams School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15470 Lake Of Egypt Rd
Creal Springs, IL 62922
(618) 996-2181
Creal Springs, IL 62922
(618) 996-2181
Grades: PK-8
| 260 students
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Morningside Dr
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-6063
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-6063
Grades: K-5
| 487 students
Rank: #88.
Herrin Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 S 14th St
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-7461
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-7461
Grades: 6-8
| 507 students
Rank: #99.
Herrin C U S D 4 Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5200 Herrin Rd
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-2744
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-2744
Grades: 2-5
| 679 students
Rank: #1010.
Crab Orchard Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19189 Bailey St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 982-2181
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 982-2181
Grades: PK-8
| 339 students
Rank: #1111.
Marion Jr High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1609 W Main St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-1317
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-1317
Grades: 6-8
| 726 students
Rank: #1212.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20163 Corinth Rd
Pittsburg, IL 62974
(618) 982-2130
Pittsburg, IL 62974
(618) 982-2130
Grades: 3-4
| 139 students
Rank: #1313.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1108 Grand Ave
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-7561
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-7561
Grades: PK-2
| 307 students
Rank: #1414.
Washington Middle School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 E 12th St
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-7581
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-7581
Grades: 5-8
| 311 students
Rank: n/an/a
601 N 17th St
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-5418
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-5418
Grades: PK-1
| 483 students
Rank: n/an/a
Starquest Academy Rssp South
Alternative School
502 W Jackson St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 998-1283
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 998-1283
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Williamson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chittyville Alternative Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
700 N 10th
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-6625
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-6625
Grades: 7-12
| 24 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Williamson County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Williamson County, IL include Washington Elementary School, Carterville Intermediate School and Tri-c Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Williamson County?
16 public elementary schools are located in Williamson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Williamson County?
Williamson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Williamson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Williamson County include: Lincoln Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Longfellow Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School
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