Best Public Elementary Schools in Henderson County (2025-26)

Best Henderson County Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 500 students in Henderson County, IL.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Henderson County, IL are West Central Elementary School and West Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Henderson County, IL public elementary schools have an score of 8% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and score of 10% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Henderson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Henderson County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

West Central Elementary School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
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1514 Us Route 34
Biggsville, IL 61418
(309) 627-2339

Gr: K-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #22.

West Central Middle School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
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217 W South St
Stronghurst, IL 61480
(309) 924-1681

Gr: 6-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

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Henderson County 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Southern Elementary School (Closed 2006)

Po Box 179
Stronghurst, IL 61480
(309) 924-1531

Gr: PK-4 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Southern High School (Closed 2006)

Po Box 179
Stronghurst, IL 61480
(309) 924-1781

Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Southern Junior High School (Closed 2006)

Box 750 Ellison St
Media, IL 61460
(309) 924-1441

Gr: 5-8 | 116 students Minority enrollment: 1%

Union High School (Closed 2006)

R R 1, Box 72
Biggsville, IL 61418
(309) 627-2377

Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Henderson County, IL?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Henderson County, IL include West Central Elementary School and West Central Middle School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Henderson County?

2 public elementary schools are located in Henderson County.

What is the racial composition of students in Henderson County?

Henderson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).