| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teutopolis Community Unit School District 50 | Teutopolis | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 1,081 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Dieterich Community Unit School District 30 | Dieterich | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 609 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Altamont Community Unit School District 10 | Altamont | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 666 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Beecher City Community Unit School District 20 | Beecher City | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 357 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Effingham Community Unit School District 40 | Effingham | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 2,314 | 6 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Effingham County compares
Together they enroll 5,027 students across 15 schools. The largest is Effingham Community Unit School District 40 with 2,314 students. Districts here average 7.6/10, above the Illinois average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Effingham County, Illinois
Effingham County has 5 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Effingham County is Teutopolis Community Unit School District 50 (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 Effingham County, IL?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Effingham 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 Effingham County, IL?
Of the districts serving Effingham County, Teutopolis Community Unit School District 50 has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 96th 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.