For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 371 students in Calhoun County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Calhoun County, IL are Brussels Grade School and Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in Calhoun County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brussels Grade School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
128 School St
Brussels, IL 62013
(618) 883-2131
Brussels, IL 62013
(618) 883-2131
Gr: K-6 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
52 Poor Farm Hollow Rd
Hardin, IL 62047
(618) 576-2341
Hardin, IL 62047
(618) 576-2341
Gr: PK-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Calhoun County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Calhoun County, IL include Brussels Grade School and Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Calhoun County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Calhoun County.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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