For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 373 students in Martinsville, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Martinsville, IL are Martinsville Jr- Sr High School and Martinsville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Martinsville, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Martinsville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Martinsville, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Martinsville Jr- Sr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Cumberland
Martinsville, IL 62442
(217) 382-4132
Martinsville, IL 62442
(217) 382-4132
Grades: 7-12
| 138 students
Rank: #22.
Martinsville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 E Kendall St
Martinsville, IL 62442
(217) 382-4116
Martinsville, IL 62442
(217) 382-4116
Grades: PK-6
| 235 students
Martinsville, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
H E L P Martinsville Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 396
Martinsville, IL 62442
(217) 382-4338
Martinsville, IL 62442
(217) 382-4338
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
300 West Cumberland
Martinsville, IL 62442
(217) 382-4132
Martinsville, IL 62442
(217) 382-4132
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Martinsville, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Martinsville, IL include Martinsville Jr- Sr High School and Martinsville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Martinsville?
2 public schools are located in Martinsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Martinsville?
Martinsville public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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