For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 996 students in Jersey County, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Jersey County, IL is Jersey Comm High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jersey County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Jersey County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Jersey County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jersey Comm High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Jersey County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jersey Comm High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 N State St
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-5561
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-5561
Gr: 8-12 | 986 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Ill Rural Region
Vocational School
201 W Exchange St
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-5541
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-5541
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette
Alternative School
17808 State Highway 100 W
Grafton, IL 62037
(618) 786-2371
Grafton, IL 62037
(618) 786-2371
Gr: 8-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Jersey Comm Alt Program Jcap
Alternative School
709 W County Rd
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-6803
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-6803
Gr: 5-12
Jersey County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
28968 Delhi Rd
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 885-5613
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 885-5613
Gr: 1-5 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
24621 Elm St
Dow, IL 62022
(618) 885-5422
Dow, IL 62022
(618) 885-5422
Gr: K-5 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
104 North Public Rd
Fieldon, IL 62031
(618) 376-4771
Fieldon, IL 62031
(618) 376-4771
Gr: K-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jersey County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jersey County, IL include Jersey Comm High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jersey County?
4 public high schools are located in Jersey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jersey County?
Jersey County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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