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Best Menard County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,732 students in Menard County, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Menard County, IL are Greenview Elementary School, Athens Junior High School and Athens Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Menard County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Menard County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Menard County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenview Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
147 E Palmer St
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Gr: PK-5 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Athens Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
501 Warrior Way
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 636-8380
Gr: 7-8 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Athens Sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Warrior Way
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 636-8314
Gr: 9-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Porta Central
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Owen Ave
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-7781
Gr: 3-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Greenview Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
147 E Palmer St
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Gr: 6-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #66.
Porta High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
17651 Bluejay Rd
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3216
Gr: 7-12 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Petersburg Elementary School
514 W Monroe St
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-7731
Gr: PK-2 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Menard County, IL

Menard County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Greenview Junior High School (Closed 2005)
P O Box 320
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Gr: 7-8 | 60 students
Porta Junior High School (Closed 2015)
17651 Bluejay Rd
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3219
Gr: 7-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Salt Creek Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
30819 Fancy Pr Ave
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 566-3841
Gr: 10-11 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Tallula Elementary School (Closed 2012)
306 North Elm St
Tallula, IL 62688
(217) 634-4328
Gr: PK-3 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Menard County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Menard County, IL include Greenview Elementary School, Athens Junior High School and Athens Sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Menard County?
7 public schools are located in Menard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Menard County?
Menard County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Menard County are often viewed compared to one another?

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