For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,197 students in Marshall, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Marshall, IL are Marshall Jr High School, North Elementary School and Marshall High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Marshall have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Marshall, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marshall Jr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
503 Pine St
Marshall, IL 62441
(217) 826-2812
Marshall, IL 62441
(217) 826-2812
Gr: 7-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
North Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 N 6th St
Marshall, IL 62441
(217) 826-2355
Marshall, IL 62441
(217) 826-2355
Gr: 3-6 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Marshall High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
806 N 6th St
Marshall, IL 62441
(217) 826-2395
Marshall, IL 62441
(217) 826-2395
Gr: 9-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
H E L P Marshall
Special Education School
815 S 9th St
Marshall, IL 62441
(217) 826-5805
Marshall, IL 62441
(217) 826-5805
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
805 S 6th St
Marshall, IL 62441
(217) 826-5411
Marshall, IL 62441
(217) 826-5411
Gr: PK-2 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Marshall, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Marshall, IL include Marshall Jr High School, North Elementary School and Marshall High School.
How many public schools are located in Marshall?
5 public schools are located in Marshall.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall?
Marshall public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Marshall are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Marshall include: South Elementary School vs. North Elementary School, North Elementary School vs. South Elementary School
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