For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public elementary schools serving 4,641 students in Macoupin County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Macoupin County, IL are Roe Safe Sch Greene, Carlinville Primary School and Carlinville Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macoupin County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Macoupin County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Macoupin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roe Safe Sch Greene
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
225 E. Nicholas Street, Region
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Carlinville Primary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18456 Shipman Rd
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-9849
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-9849
Grades: PK-2
| 387 students
Rank: #33.
Carlinville Intermediate School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 W Buchanan St
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-9523
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-9523
Grades: 3-5
| 264 students
Rank: #44.
Shipman Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211 Dora Reno White St
Shipman, IL 62685
(618) 372-3813
Shipman, IL 62685
(618) 372-3813
Grades: 3-4
| 159 students
Rank: #55.
Staunton Jr High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 N Deneen St
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3831
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3831
Grades: 6-8
| 238 students
Rank: #66.
Staunton Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 N Deneen St
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3831
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3831
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
Rank: #77.
Brighton North Primary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 E City Limits Rd
Brighton, IL 62012
(618) 372-3813
Brighton, IL 62012
(618) 372-3813
Grades: PK-2
| 287 students
Rank: #88.
Carlinville Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 Illinois Ave
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-3106
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-3106
Grades: 6-8
| 283 students
Rank: #99.
North Mac Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
231 W Fortune St
Virden, IL 62690
(217) 965-5424
Virden, IL 62690
(217) 965-5424
Grades: PK-2
| 343 students
Rank: #1010.
Northwestern Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30510 Route 111
Palmyra, IL 62674
(217) 436-2442
Palmyra, IL 62674
(217) 436-2442
Grades: PK-6
| 184 students
Rank: #1111.
Gillespie Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
412 Oregon St
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2116
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2116
Grades: 6-8
| 262 students
Rank: #1212.
Mt Olive Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
804 W Main St
Mount Olive, IL 62069
(217) 999-4241
Mount Olive, IL 62069
(217) 999-4241
Grades: PK-8
| 344 students
Rank: #1313.
Wolf Ridge Education Center
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 W Orange St
Bunker Hill, IL 62014
(618) 585-4831
Bunker Hill, IL 62014
(618) 585-4831
Grades: PK-7
| 352 students
Rank: #1414.
North Mac Intermediate
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 N 3rd St
Girard, IL 62640
(217) 627-2419
Girard, IL 62640
(217) 627-2419
Grades: 3-5
| 205 students
Rank: #1515.
North Mac Middle School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 N 3rd St
Girard, IL 62640
(217) 627-2136
Girard, IL 62640
(217) 627-2136
Grades: 6-8
| 239 students
Rank: #1616.
Ben-gil Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
340 Kelly St
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-4828
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-4828
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
Rank: n/an/a
Roe Safe Sch Macoupin
Alternative School
506 N High St
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Roe Safe School Jersey
Alternative School
225 E Nicholas St
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Macoupin County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
305 North Maple St
Brighton, IL 62012
(618) 372-3813
Brighton, IL 62012
(618) 372-3813
Grades: PK-1
| 139 students
506 North High St
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-5071
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-5071
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
525 North 3rd St
Girard, IL 62640
(217) 627-2136
Girard, IL 62640
(217) 627-2136
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Special Education Building (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
412 Oregon St
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2116
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2116
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
231 West Fortune St
Virden, IL 62690
(217) 965-4127
Virden, IL 62690
(217) 965-4127
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
231 West Fortune St
Virden, IL 62690
(217) 965-3942
Virden, IL 62690
(217) 965-3942
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
700 W Orange St
Bunker Hill, IL 62014
(618) 585-3116
Bunker Hill, IL 62014
(618) 585-3116
Grades: 6-8
| 132 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Macoupin County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Macoupin County, IL include Roe Safe Sch Greene, Carlinville Primary School and Carlinville Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Macoupin County?
18 public elementary schools are located in Macoupin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Macoupin County?
Macoupin County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Macoupin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Macoupin County include: Carlinville Intermediate School vs. Carlinville Middle School, Carlinville Middle School vs. Carlinville Intermediate School
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