For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,395 students in Johnson County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Johnson County, IL are Vienna Elementary School Dist 55, New Simpson Hill Dist 32 and Goreville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Johnson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vienna Elementary School Dist 55
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 N 3rd St
Vienna, IL 62995
(618) 658-6611
Vienna, IL 62995
(618) 658-6611
Grades: PK-8
| 389 students
Rank: #22.
New Simpson Hill Dist 32
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
95 Tunnel Hill Rd
Ozark, IL 62972
(618) 658-8536
Ozark, IL 62972
(618) 658-8536
Grades: PK-8
| 237 students
Rank: #33.
Goreville Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 S Ferne Clyffe Rd
Goreville, IL 62939
(618) 995-2142
Goreville, IL 62939
(618) 995-2142
Grades: PK-8
| 473 students
Rank: #44.
Lick Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7355 Lick Creek Rd
Buncombe, IL 62912
(618) 833-2545
Buncombe, IL 62912
(618) 833-2545
Grades: PK-8
| 129 students
Rank: #55.
Cypress Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4580 Mount Pisgah Rd
Cypress, IL 62923
(618) 657-2525
Cypress, IL 62923
(618) 657-2525
Grades: PK-8
| 109 students
Rank: #66.
Buncombe Cons School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
164 Main
Buncombe, IL 62912
(618) 658-8830
Buncombe, IL 62912
(618) 658-8830
Grades: K-8
| 58 students
Johnson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Five County Vocational Center-goreville High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
201 South Ferne Clyffe Rd
Goreville, IL 62939
(618) 747-2703
Goreville, IL 62939
(618) 747-2703
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Five County Vocational Sys-vienna Campus High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
601 North 1st St
Vienna, IL 62995
(618) 658-4461
Vienna, IL 62995
(618) 658-4461
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Shawnee Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
6665 Route 146 East
Vienna, IL 62995
(618) 658-8331
Vienna, IL 62995
(618) 658-8331
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Vienna Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
6695 State Route 146 East
Vienna, IL 62995
(618) 658-8371
Vienna, IL 62995
(618) 658-8371
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Johnson County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Johnson County, IL include Vienna Elementary School Dist 55, New Simpson Hill Dist 32 and Goreville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Johnson County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Johnson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?
Johnson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% 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 Johnson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Johnson County include: Goreville Elementary School vs. Vienna Elementary School Dist 55, Buncombe Cons School vs. Cypress Elementary School, Cypress Elementary School vs. Buncombe Cons School
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