For the 2025 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 39% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wayne City Attendance Center
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
408 E Mill St
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 895-3103
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 895-3103
Grades: PK-8
| 349 students
Rank: #22.
Wayne City High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
408 E Mill St
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 895-3108
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 895-3108
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Wayne City, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rr 1
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 648-2293
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 648-2293
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
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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