For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,465 students in Clark County, IL (there are , serving 30 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Clark County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Clark County, IL are Marshall Jr High School, Monroe Elementary School and North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clark County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Clark County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Clark County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marshall Jr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
503 Pine St
Marshall, IL 62441
(217) 826-2812
Marshall, IL 62441
(217) 826-2812
Gr: 7-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 E Monroe Ave
Casey, IL 62420
(217) 932-2178
Casey, IL 62420
(217) 932-2178
Gr: PK-6 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
North Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 N 6th St
Marshall, IL 62441
(217) 826-2355
Marshall, IL 62441
(217) 826-2355
Gr: 3-6 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Casey-westfield Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
306 E Edgar Ave
Casey, IL 62420
(217) 932-2175
Casey, IL 62420
(217) 932-2175
Gr: 7-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Marshall High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
806 N 6th St
Marshall, IL 62441
(217) 826-2395
Marshall, IL 62441
(217) 826-2395
Gr: 9-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Martinsville Jr- Sr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Cumberland
Martinsville, IL 62442
(217) 382-4132
Martinsville, IL 62442
(217) 382-4132
Gr: 7-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Martinsville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 E Kendall St
Martinsville, IL 62442
(217) 382-4116
Martinsville, IL 62442
(217) 382-4116
Gr: PK-6 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
H E L P Marshall
Special Education School
815 S 9th St
Marshall, IL 62441
(217) 826-5805
Marshall, IL 62441
(217) 826-5805
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
805 S 6th St
Marshall, IL 62441
(217) 826-5411
Marshall, IL 62441
(217) 826-5411
Gr: PK-2 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Clark County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 East Main St
Casey, IL 62420
(217) 932-2177
Casey, IL 62420
(217) 932-2177
Gr: 7-8 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
H E L P Martinsville Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 396
Martinsville, IL 62442
(217) 382-4338
Martinsville, IL 62442
(217) 382-4338
300 West Cumberland
Martinsville, IL 62442
(217) 382-4132
Martinsville, IL 62442
(217) 382-4132
Gr: 7-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clark County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Clark County, IL include Marshall Jr High School, Monroe Elementary School and North Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Clark County?
9 public schools are located in Clark County.
What percentage of students in Clark County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Clark County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clark County?
Clark County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Clark County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Clark County include: Monroe Elementary School vs. Martinsville Elementary School, Martinsville Elementary School vs. Monroe Elementary School, Martinsville Jr- Sr High School vs. Casey-westfield Jr/sr High School
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