For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 926 students in Johnston City, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Johnston City, IL are Johnston City High School, Project Echo and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnston City, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Johnston City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Johnston City, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Johnston City High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Jefferson Ave
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-4700
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 330 students
Rank: #22.
Project Echo
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17428 Route 37
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-6628
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-6628
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1108 Grand Ave
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-7561
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-7561
Grades: PK-2
| 296 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Middle School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 E 12th St
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-7581
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-7581
Grades: 5-8
| 300 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Johnston City, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Johnston City, IL include Johnston City High School, Project Echo and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Johnston City?
4 public schools are located in Johnston City.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnston City?
Johnston City public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Johnston City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Johnston City include: Jefferson Elementary School vs. Johnston City High School, Washington Middle School vs. Jefferson Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School vs. Washington Middle School
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