| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Unit School District 4 | Lima | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 664 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Liberty Community Unit School District 2 | Liberty | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 634 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Central CUSD 3 | Camp Point | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 784 | 4 | PK–12 | 7 |
| Payson Community Unit School District 1 | Payson | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 493 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Quincy School District 172 | Quincy | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 6,345 | 9 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Adams County compares
Together they enroll 8,920 students across 20 schools. The largest is Quincy School District 172 with 6,345 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the Illinois average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Adams County, Illinois
Adams County has 5 public school districts covering 16 zip codes. The top-rated district in Adams County is Community Unit School District 4 (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (IAR 2023–24), ranked against all districts in Illinois. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Adams County, IL?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Adams County, IL. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Adams County, IL?
Of the districts serving Adams County, Community Unit School District 4 has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 64th percentile among Illinois school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Illinois reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Illinois and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Illinois only, never across state lines.