For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 426 students in Brownstown, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Brownstown, IL are Brownstown Jr High School, Brownstown Elementary School and Brownstown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brownstown, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Brownstown have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Brownstown, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brownstown Jr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
421 S College Ave
Brownstown, IL 62418
(618) 427-3839
Brownstown, IL 62418
(618) 427-3839
Gr: 7-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Brownstown Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
460 W South St
Brownstown, IL 62418
(618) 427-3368
Brownstown, IL 62418
(618) 427-3368
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Brownstown High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
421 S College Ave
Brownstown, IL 62418
(618) 427-3839
Brownstown, IL 62418
(618) 427-3839
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Brownstown, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Brownstown, IL include Brownstown Jr High School, Brownstown Elementary School and Brownstown High School.
How many public schools are located in Brownstown?
3 public schools are located in Brownstown.
What is the racial composition of students in Brownstown?
Brownstown public schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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