For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,281 students in Effingham, IL (there are , serving 914 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in Effingham, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Effingham, IL are Tristar Academy Safe Sch Program, Central Grade School and Effingham High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Effingham, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Effingham have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Effingham, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tristar Academy Safe Sch Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1901 S 4th St Ste 215
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-2865
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-2865
Grades: 6-9
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Central Grade School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3901 S Banker St.
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1400
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1400
Grades: 2-5
| 503 students
Rank: #33.
Effingham High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1301 W Grove Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1100
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 739 students
Rank: #44.
Effingham Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 S Henrietta St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1300
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1300
Grades: 6-8
| 486 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Aspire Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1901 S 4th St Ste 215
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-2865
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-2865
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Fresh Start Treatment & Learning
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 N 1st St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-6161
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-6161
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
3224 S Banker St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1460
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1460
Grades: K
| 142 students
Rank: n/an/a
215 N 1st St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1380
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1380
Grades: PK
| 134 students
Rank: n/an/a
211 W Douglas Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1530
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1530
Grades: 1-2
| 277 students
Effingham, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
20117 N 1525th St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 844-3343
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 844-3343
Grades: 3-6
| 66 students
900 W Edgar Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1570
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1570
Grades: 1-2
| 121 students
900 West Edgar Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1380
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1380
Grades: PK
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Effingham, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Effingham, IL include Tristar Academy Safe Sch Program, Central Grade School and Effingham High School.
How many public schools are located in Effingham?
9 public schools are located in Effingham.
What percentage of students in Effingham go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in Effingham are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Effingham?
Effingham public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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