For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 3,467 students in Logan County, IL (there are , serving 328 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Logan County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Logan County, IL are Central Elementary School, Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School and Lincoln Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Logan County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Logan County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Logan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 7th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3386
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3386
Grades: PK-5
| 176 students
Rank: #22.
Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 1500th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4136
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4136
Grades: PK-8
| 299 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Jr High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
208 Broadway St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3535
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3535
Grades: 6-8
| 312 students
Rank: #44.
West Lincoln-broadwell Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2695 Woodlawn Rd
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-2630
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-2630
Grades: PK-8
| 217 students
Rank: #55.
Emden Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
309 Market St
Emden, IL 62635
(217) 376-3151
Emden, IL 62635
(217) 376-3151
Grades: K-5
| 89 students
Rank: #66.
Washington-monroe Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1002 Pekin St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4764
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4764
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
Rank: #77.
Olympia South Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
103 Ne 5th St
Atlanta, IL 61723
(217) 648-2302
Atlanta, IL 61723
(217) 648-2302
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #88.
Northwest Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
506 11th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6819
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6819
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #99.
Lincoln Comm High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Railer Way
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4131
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4131
Grades: 9-12
| 779 students
Rank: #1010.
Mount Pulaski Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
119 N Garden St
Mount Pulaski, IL 62548
(217) 792-7220
Mount Pulaski, IL 62548
(217) 792-7220
Grades: PK-8
| 347 students
Rank: #1111.
Mount Pulaski High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
206 S Spring St
Mount Pulaski, IL 62548
(217) 792-3209
Mount Pulaski, IL 62548
(217) 792-3209
Grades: 9-12
| 171 students
Rank: #1212.
Hartsburg-emden Jr-sr High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Front St
Hartsburg, IL 62643
(217) 642-5244
Hartsburg, IL 62643
(217) 642-5244
Grades: 6-12
| 88 students
Rank: #1313.
New Holland-middletown Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 1250th St
Middletown, IL 62666
(217) 445-2656
Middletown, IL 62666
(217) 445-2656
Grades: PK-8
| 75 students
Rank: n/an/a
1311 Nicholson Rd
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3386
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3386
Grades: PK-2
| 52 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lincolnland Technical Educational Center
Vocational School
1000 Railer Way
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4131
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4131
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Logan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 140
Elkhart, IL 62634
(217) 947-2451
Elkhart, IL 62634
(217) 947-2451
Grades: K-8
| 78 students
710 5th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6898
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6898
Grades: K-2
| 49 students
Lincoln Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1098 1350th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 735-5411
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 735-5411
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Logan Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1096 1350th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 735-5581
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 735-5581
Grades: 12
| n/a students
75 1250th St
Middletown, IL 62666
(217) 445-2656
Middletown, IL 62666
(217) 445-2656
Grades: 5-8
| 51 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Logan County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Logan County, IL include Central Elementary School, Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School and Lincoln Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Logan County?
15 public schools are located in Logan County.
What percentage of students in Logan County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Logan County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Logan County?
Logan County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Logan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Logan County include: Adams Elementary School vs. Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School, Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School vs. Adams Elementary School, Central Elementary School vs. Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School
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