| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro Community Consolidated School District 43 | Jonesboro | 10/10 Excellent · 92nd pct | 341 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Anna Community Consolidated School District 37 | Anna | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 574 | 3 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Lick Creek Community Consolidated School District 16 | Buncombe | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 139 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Cobden School Unit District 17 | Alto Pass | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 465 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Anna Jonesboro Community High School District 81 | Anna | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 497 | 1 | 9–12 | 3 |
| Dongola School Unit District 66 | Dongola | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 235 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Shawnee Community Unit School District 84 | Wolf Lake | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 285 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Union County compares
Together they enroll 2,536 students across 15 schools. The largest is Anna Community Consolidated School District 37 with 574 students. Districts here average 4.7/10, below the Illinois average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Union County, Illinois
Union County has 7 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Union County is Jonesboro Community Consolidated School District 43 (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 Union County, IL?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Union 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 Union County, IL?
Of the districts serving Union County, Jonesboro Community Consolidated School District 43 has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 92nd 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.