| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam County Community Unit School District 535 | Granville | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 807 | 4 | PK–12 | 6 |
| Henry-Senachwine Consolidated Unit School District 5 | Putnam | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 539 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Putnam County compares
Together they enroll 1,346 students across 6 schools. The largest is Putnam County Community Unit School District 535 with 807 students. Districts here average 4.5/10, below the Illinois average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 6/10.
School Districts in Putnam County, Illinois
Putnam County has 2 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Putnam County is Putnam County Community Unit School District 535 (6/10). 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.
Enter your zip code on any page to confirm your exact district assignment — district boundaries are address-specific and may not follow county or city lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Putnam County, IL?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Putnam 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 Putnam County, IL?
Of the districts serving Putnam County, Putnam County Community Unit School District 535 has the highest rating on this site at 6/10. That places it in the 51st 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.