For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 144 students in Vergennes, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Vergennes, IL are Elverado Junior High School and Elverado Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vergennes, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Vergennes have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Vergennes, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elverado Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
190 Harrison St
Vergennes, IL 62994
(618) 684-3527
Vergennes, IL 62994
(618) 684-3527
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Elverado Intermediate School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
190 Harrison St
Vergennes, IL 62994
(618) 684-3527
Vergennes, IL 62994
(618) 684-3527
Gr: 3-5 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Vergennes, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Vergennes, IL include Elverado Junior High School and Elverado Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Vergennes?
2 public schools are located in Vergennes.
What is the racial composition of students in Vergennes?
Vergennes public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.