For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 447 students in Cobden, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Cobden, IL are Cobden Jr High School, Cobden Elementary School and Cobden High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cobden, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Cobden have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cobden, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cobden Jr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
413 N Appleknocker St
Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-4031
Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-4031
Gr: 6-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Cobden Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
413 N Appleknocker St
Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-2311
Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-2311
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Cobden High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
413 N Appleknocker St
Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-4031
Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-4031
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Cobden, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Five County Vocational Sys-cobden Campus High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
413 North Appleknocker St
Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-4031
Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-4031
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cobden, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Cobden, IL include Cobden Jr High School, Cobden Elementary School and Cobden High School.
How many public schools are located in Cobden?
3 public schools are located in Cobden.
What is the racial composition of students in Cobden?
Cobden public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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