For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 3,679 students in Saline County, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Saline County, IL are School District 428 Iyc-hrb, Eldorado Middle School and Galatia Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saline County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Saline County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Saline County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
School District 428 Iyc-hrb
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 W Poplar St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 252-8681
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 252-8681
Grades: 7-12
| 48 students
Rank: #22.
Eldorado Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1907 1st St
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-8056
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-8056
Grades: 6-8
| 258 students
Rank: #33.
Galatia Jr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 N Mckinley St
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4571
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4571
Grades: 6-8
| 80 students
Rank: #44.
Harrisburg Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
312 Bulldog Blvd
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Grades: 6-8
| 348 students
Rank: #55.
Galatia High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Mckinley St
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4571
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4571
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
Rank: #66.
Carrier Mills-stonefort High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7071 Us 45 S
Carrier Mills, IL 62917
(618) 994-2392
Carrier Mills, IL 62917
(618) 994-2392
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
Rank: #77.
East Side Intermediate School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
315 E Church St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Grades: 3-5
| 385 students
Rank: #88.
Eldorado Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Alexander St
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-9324
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-9324
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #99.
Galatia Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Hickory St
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 268-6371
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 268-6371
Grades: K-5
| 164 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Eldorado High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Illinois Ave
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-2881
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-2881
Grades: 9-12
| 292 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Harrisburg High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
333 W College St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Grades: 9-12
| 528 students
Rank: #1212.
Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
213 W Furlong St
Carrier Mills, IL 62917
(618) 994-2413
Carrier Mills, IL 62917
(618) 994-2413
Grades: PK-8
| 296 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 Bulldog Blvd
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Grades: PK
| 120 students
Rank: n/an/a
411 W Lincoln St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Grades: K-2
| 407 students
Saline County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
114 W Main St
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4572
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4572
Grades: PK
| 22 students
Learning Alternative Branch Harrisburg (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
24 S Vine St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7622
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7622
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Saline County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Saline County, IL include School District 428 Iyc-hrb, Eldorado Middle School and Galatia Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Saline County?
14 public schools are located in Saline County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saline County?
Saline County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Saline County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Saline County include: Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School vs. West Side Primary School, Eldorado High School vs. Harrisburg High School, West Side Primary School vs. Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School
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