For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,949 students in Lawrence County, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Lawrence County, IL are Sumner Attendance Center, Bridgeport Grade School and Parkside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Lawrence County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sumner Attendance Center
(Math: 19% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 W Locust St
Sumner, IL 62466
(618) 936-2412
Sumner, IL 62466
(618) 936-2412
Gr: 4-6 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Bridgeport Grade School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 N Main St
Bridgeport, IL 62417
(618) 945-5721
Bridgeport, IL 62417
(618) 945-5721
Gr: PK-3 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 Cedar St
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-3922
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-3922
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Red Hill Jr/sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
908 Church St
Bridgeport, IL 62417
(618) 945-2521
Bridgeport, IL 62417
(618) 945-2521
Gr: 7-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Parkview Jr High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1802 Cedar St
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-2327
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-2327
Gr: 6-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Lawrenceville High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 James St
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-3389
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-3389
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Lawrence County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lawrence Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
Rural Route 2
Sumner, IL 62466
(618) 936-2064
Sumner, IL 62466
(618) 936-2064
Gr: 12
Safe School Roe12 Lawrence Cnty (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
907 15th St
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-8047
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-8047
Gr: 10-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lawrence County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Lawrence County, IL include Sumner Attendance Center, Bridgeport Grade School and Parkside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lawrence County?
6 public schools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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