| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsey Community Unit School District 204 | Bingham | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 411 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Brownstown Community Unit School District 201 | Brownstown | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 414 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Vandalia Community Unit School District 203 | Vandalia | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 1,461 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| St. Elmo Community Unit School District 202 | Saint Elmo | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 404 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| South Central Community Unit School District 401 | Farina | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 629 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Fayette County compares
Together they enroll 3,319 students across 14 schools. The largest is Vandalia Community Unit School District 203 with 1,461 students. Districts here average 4.4/10, below the Illinois average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Fayette County, Illinois
Fayette County has 5 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Fayette County is Ramsey Community Unit School District 204 (9/10). 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 Fayette County, IL?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Fayette 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 Fayette County, IL?
Of the districts serving Fayette County, Ramsey Community Unit School District 204 has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 85th 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.