For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,053 students in Trenton, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Trenton, IL are Trenton Elementary School, Wesclin Middle School and Wesclin Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Trenton, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Trenton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Trenton, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Trenton Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
308 N Washington St
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-9411
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-9411
Gr: PK-3 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Wesclin Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10003 State Route 160
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7355
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7355
Gr: 4-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Wesclin Sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
699 Wesclin Rd
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7341
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7341
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Trenton, Illinois ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
313 S Adams St
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-9821
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-9821
Gr: 4-6 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
10003 State Route 160
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7355
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7355
Gr: 7-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Trenton, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Trenton, IL include Trenton Elementary School, Wesclin Middle School and Wesclin Sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Trenton?
3 public schools are located in Trenton.
What is the racial composition of students in Trenton?
Trenton public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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