Best Public Schools in Cowden, IL (2025-26)

Best Cowden Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 170 students in Cowden, IL.

The top-ranked public school in Cowden, IL is Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Cowden, IL public school have an score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Cowden have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.

Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Cowden, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
:

Top 50%

633 County Highway 22
Cowden, IL 62422
(217) 783-2125

Gr: 6-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

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Cowden, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Cowden Elementary School (Closed 2014)

Rr 128
Cowden, IL 62422
(217) 783-2125

Gr: PK-6 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Cowden, IL?

The top-ranked public schools in Cowden, IL include Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School.

How many public schools are located in Cowden?

1 public schools are located in Cowden.

What is the racial composition of students in Cowden?

Cowden public schools minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).