For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 554 students in Hamilton County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hamilton County, IL are Dahlgren Elementary School and East Side Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hamilton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dahlgren Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5th And Dale St
Dahlgren, IL 62828
(618) 736-2316
Dahlgren, IL 62828
(618) 736-2316
Grades: K-6
| 144 students
Rank: #22.
East Side Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 E Randolph St
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 643-2328
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 643-2328
Grades: K-6
| 410 students
Hamilton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
R R 3
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 757-2262
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 757-2262
Grades: K-6
| 122 students
P O Box 136
Dale, IL 62829
(618) 773-4266
Dale, IL 62829
(618) 773-4266
Grades: K-6
| 115 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hamilton County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hamilton County, IL include Dahlgren Elementary School and East Side Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hamilton County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Hamilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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