| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Community Unit School District 9 | Fidelity | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 1,210 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Jersey Community Unit School District 100 | Dow | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 2,432 | 6 | PK–12 | 5 |
How Jersey County compares
Together they enroll 3,642 students across 11 schools. The largest is Jersey Community Unit School District 100 with 2,432 students. Districts here average 7.0/10, above the Illinois average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 7/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Jersey County, Illinois
Jersey County has 2 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Jersey County is Southwestern Community Unit School District 9 (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 Jersey County, IL?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Jersey 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 Jersey County, IL?
Of the districts serving Jersey County, Southwestern Community Unit School District 9 has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 62nd 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.