For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 534 students in Elizabethtown, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Elizabethtown, IL are Hardin County Elementary School, Hardin County High School and Hardin County Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elizabethtown, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Elizabethtown have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Elizabethtown, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hardin County Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4 School Rd
Elizabethtown, IL 62931
(618) 287-2411
Elizabethtown, IL 62931
(618) 287-2411
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
Rank: #22.
Hardin County High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4 School Rd
Elizabethtown, IL 62931
(618) 287-2141
Elizabethtown, IL 62931
(618) 287-2141
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
Rank: #33.
Hardin County Jr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4 School Rd
Elizabethtown, IL 62931
(618) 287-2411
Elizabethtown, IL 62931
(618) 287-2411
Grades: 6-8
| 127 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Elizabethtown, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Elizabethtown, IL include Hardin County Elementary School, Hardin County High School and Hardin County Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Elizabethtown?
3 public schools are located in Elizabethtown.
What is the racial composition of students in Elizabethtown?
Elizabethtown public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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