For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 255 students in Scales Mound, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Scales Mound, IL are Scales Mound Jr High School, Scales Mound High School and Scales Mound Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scales Mound, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Scales Mound have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Scales Mound, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Scales Mound Jr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Main St
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Grades: 6-8
| 56 students
Rank: #22.
Scales Mound High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Main St
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
Rank: #33.
Scales Mound Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 Main St
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Grades: PK-5
| 128 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Scales Mound, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Scales Mound, IL include Scales Mound Jr High School, Scales Mound High School and Scales Mound Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Scales Mound?
3 public schools are located in Scales Mound.
What is the racial composition of students in Scales Mound?
Scales Mound public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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