For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 999 students in Nashville, IL (there are , serving 124 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Nashville, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Nashville, IL are Nashville Comm High School and Nashville Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nashville, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Nashville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Nashville, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nashville Comm High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 S Mill St
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-8286
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-8286
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Nashville Grade School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
750 E Gorman St
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-4304
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-4304
Gr: PK-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Nashville, Illinois 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
750 E Gorman
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-4304
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-4304
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Nashville, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Nashville, IL include Nashville Comm High School and Nashville Grade School.
How many public schools are located in Nashville?
2 public schools are located in Nashville.
What percentage of students in Nashville go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Nashville are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nashville?
Nashville public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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