For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,838 students in Douglas County, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Douglas County, IL are Arthur Grade School, North Ward Elementary School and Villa Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Douglas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arthur Grade School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
126 E Lincoln St
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2109
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2109
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
North Ward Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 N Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2712
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2712
Gr: PK-4 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Villa Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 N Sycamore St
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2261
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2261
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
East Prairie Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
409 S Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2828
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2828
Gr: 5-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Atwood-hammond Grade School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
316 N Illinois St
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2229
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2229
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Arcola Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
351 W Washington St
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-4961
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-4961
Gr: PK-6 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Douglas County, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Douglas County, IL include Arthur Grade School, North Ward Elementary School and Villa Grove Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Douglas County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% 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 Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Douglas County include: East Prairie Middle School vs. North Ward Elementary School, North Ward Elementary School vs. East Prairie Middle School, Arcola Elementary School vs. Villa Grove Elementary School
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