For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,054 students in Greene County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Greene County, IL are North Greene Elementary School, Greenfield Elementary School and Carrollton Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greene County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Greene County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Greene County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Greene Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
403 W North St
Roodhouse, IL 62082
(217) 589-4623
Roodhouse, IL 62082
(217) 589-4623
Grades: PK-6
| 468 students
Rank: #22.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
115 Prairie St
Greenfield, IL 62044
(217) 368-2551
Greenfield, IL 62044
(217) 368-2551
Grades: PK-8
| 303 students
Rank: #33.
Carrollton Grade School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
721 4th St
Carrollton, IL 62016
(217) 942-6831
Carrollton, IL 62016
(217) 942-6831
Grades: PK-8
| 283 students
Greene County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
403 West North St
Roodhouse, IL 62082
(217) 589-4623
Roodhouse, IL 62082
(217) 589-4623
Grades: 7-8
| 137 students
250 East Sherman St
White Hall, IL 62092
(217) 374-2616
White Hall, IL 62092
(217) 374-2616
Grades: K-3
| 261 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Greene County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Greene County, IL include North Greene Elementary School, Greenfield Elementary School and Carrollton Grade School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Greene County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Greene County.
What is the racial composition of students in Greene County?
Greene County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Greene County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Greene County include: Greenfield Elementary School vs. Carrollton Grade School, Carrollton Grade School vs. Greenfield Elementary School, Greenfield Elementary School vs. North Greene Elementary School
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