For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 999 students in Nashville, IL (there are , serving 124 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Nashville, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Nashville, IL are Nashville Comm High School and Nashville Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nashville, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Nashville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Nashville, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nashville Comm High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 S Mill St
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-8286
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-8286
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Nashville Grade School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
750 E Gorman St
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-4304
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-4304
Gr: PK-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Nashville, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
750 E Gorman
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-4304
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-4304
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Nashville, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Nashville, IL include Nashville Comm High School and Nashville Grade School.
How many public schools are located in Nashville?
2 public schools are located in Nashville.
What percentage of students in Nashville go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Nashville are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nashville?
Nashville public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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