For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,517 students in West Frankfort, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 98 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in West Frankfort, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in West Frankfort, IL are Central Jr High School, Frankfort Intermediate School and Frankfort Comm High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Frankfort, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in West Frankfort have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in West Frankfort, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Jr High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E 9th St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-2444
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-2444
Gr: 7-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Frankfort Intermediate School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Cherry St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-1412
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-1412
Gr: 3-6 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Frankfort Comm High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 E Main St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 932-3126
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 932-3126
Gr: 9-12 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
1401 W 6th St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-2464
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-2464
Gr: PK-2 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in West Frankfort, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in West Frankfort, IL include Central Jr High School, Frankfort Intermediate School and Frankfort Comm High School.
How many public schools are located in West Frankfort?
4 public schools are located in West Frankfort.
What percentage of students in West Frankfort go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in West Frankfort are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in West Frankfort?
West Frankfort public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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