For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 142 students in Vergennes, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Vergennes, IL are Elverado Junior High School and Elverado Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vergennes, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Vergennes have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Vergennes, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elverado Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
190 Harrison St
Vergennes, IL 62994
(618) 684-3527
Vergennes, IL 62994
(618) 684-3527
Grades: 6-8
| 69 students
Rank: #22.
Elverado Intermediate School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
190 Harrison St
Vergennes, IL 62994
(618) 684-3527
Vergennes, IL 62994
(618) 684-3527
Grades: 3-5
| 73 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Vergennes, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Vergennes, IL include Elverado Junior High School and Elverado Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Vergennes?
2 public schools are located in Vergennes.
What is the racial composition of students in Vergennes?
Vergennes public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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