For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 491 students in Wayne City, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Wayne City, IL are Wayne City Attendance Center and Wayne City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne City, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Wayne City have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wayne City, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wayne City Attendance Center
(Math: 54% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
408 E Mill St
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 895-3103
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 895-3103
Gr: PK-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Wayne City High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
408 E Mill St
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 895-3108
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 895-3108
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Wayne City, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wayne City, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Wayne City, IL include Wayne City Attendance Center and Wayne City High School.
How many public schools are located in Wayne City?
2 public schools are located in Wayne City.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne City?
Wayne City public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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