| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviston School District 21 | Aviston | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 429 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Damiansville School District 62 | Damiansville | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 89 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Bartelso School District 57 | Bartelso | 10/10 Excellent · 97th pct | 164 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Albers School District 63 | Albers | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 157 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Germantown School District 60 | Germantown | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 239 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
| St. Rose School District 14-15 | ST. ROSE | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 172 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Central Community High School District 71 | Albers | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 620 | 1 | 9–12 | 6 |
| Wesclin Community Unit School District 3 | New Baden | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 1,346 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Breese School District 12 | Breese | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 605 | 2 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Carlyle Community Unit School District 1 | Carlyle | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 962 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| North Wamac School District 186 | Centralia | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 133 | 1 | K–8 | 0 |
| Willow Grove School District 46 | Centralia | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 146 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
How Clinton County compares
Together they enroll 5,062 students across 18 schools. The largest is Wesclin Community Unit School District 3 with 1,346 students. Districts here average 8.4/10, above the Illinois average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Clinton County, Illinois
Clinton County has 12 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Clinton County is Aviston School District 21 (10/10). 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 Clinton County, IL?
12 school districts serve zip codes in Clinton 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 Clinton County, IL?
Of the districts serving Clinton County, Aviston School District 21 has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 98th 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.