Top 10 Best Public Schools in Quincy, IL (2024) (2024)

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For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,544 students in Quincy, IL (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,880 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Quincy, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).

The top ranked public schools in Quincy, IL are Adams County Rssp, Lincoln-douglas Elementary School and Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Quincy, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Quincy have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.

Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Quincy, IL (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Grades

Students

Rank: #11.

Adams County Rssp

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:

10/

10

Top 10%

1416 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7175

Grades: 7-12

| n/a students

Rank: #22.

Lincoln-douglas Elementary School

Rank:

7/

10

Top 50%

3211 Payson Rd
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 223-8871

Grades: K-5

| 558 students

Rank: #33.

Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School

Rank:

6/

10

Top 50%

4900 Columbus Rd
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 228-7117

Grades: K-5

| 489 students

Rank: #44.

3111 N 12th St
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 222-4059

Grades: K-5

| 555 students

Rank: #55.

Quincy Jr High School

Rank:

6/

10

Top 50%

100 S 14th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-3073

Grades: 6-8

| 1,369 students

Rank: #66.

Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School

Rank:

6/

10

Top 50%

3000 Maine St, Thomas S Baldwi
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-0003

Grades: K-5

| 573 students

Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.

Quincy Sr High School

Rank:

5/

10

Bottom 50%

3322 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-3770

Grades: 9-12

| 2,019 students

Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.

Sarah Atwater Denman Elementary School

Rank:

5/

10

Bottom 50%

4100 Harrison Street
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 222-2530

Grades: K-5

| 553 students

Rank: n/an/a

Alternative School

1416 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7175

Grades: 7-12

| n/a students

Rank: n/an/a

Adams Co Juvenile Detention Cntr

Alternative School

200 N 52nd St
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 223-8700

Grades: 5-12

| n/a students

Rank: n/an/a

Early Childhood

401 S 8th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7121

Grades: PK-K

| 428 students

Rank: n/an/a

Quincy Area Voc Center

Vocational School

219 Baldwin Dr
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-3775

Grades: 11-12

| n/a students

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Quincy, Illinois

Quincy, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Grades

Students

Adams Juvenile Detention Center Rssp (Closed 2013)

Alternative School

200 North 52nd St
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 277-2233

Grades: 7-12

| n/a students

Baldwin Intermediate (Closed 2021)

3000 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-0003

Grades: 4-5

| 951 students

Cares Program High School (Closed 2021)

Special Education School

12th & Hampshire
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-0376

Grades: 7-12

| 44 students

Chaddock Cares Program High School (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

1125 Hampshire
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 592-0353

Grades: 7-12

| 46 students

Chaddock School (Closed 2021)

Special Education School

205 S 24th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-0034

Grades: 5-12

| 40 students

Headstart School (Closed 2008)

Special Education School

401 S 8th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7121

Grades: PK

| 336 students

Ombudsman Program (Closed 2005)

Alternative School

700 Maine
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-0585

Grades: n/a

| n/a students

Ombudsman-careerlife Skills Prg (Closed 2005)

Alternative School

205 S 24th St
Quincy, IL 62301

Grades: n/a

| n/a students

Quincy Area Vocational Center (Closed 2013)

Vocational School

219 Baldwin Dr
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-3775

Grades: 11-12

| n/a students

Sarah Atwater Denman Elementary Site 1 (Closed 2021)

1327 S 8th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7691

Grades: K-1

| 143 students

Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School Site 1 (Closed 2021)

3001 Lindell Ave
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-5697

Grades: K-2

| 270 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Quincy, IL?

The top ranked public schools in Quincy, IL include Adams County Rssp, Lincoln-douglas Elementary School and Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Quincy, IL?

12 public schools are located in Quincy, IL.

What percentage of students in Quincy, IL go to public school?

78% of all K-12 students in Quincy, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).

What is the racial composition of students in Quincy, IL?

Quincy, IL public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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What school is number 1 in Illinois? ›

Walter Payton College Preparatory High School was ranked as the No. 1 high school in Illinois, followed by Northside College Preparatory High School at No. 2. Rounding out the top five were Young Magnet High School at No.

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Overview of Quincy School District 172

Quincy School District 172 contains 9 schools and 6,544 students.

How many kids are in Quincy Public Schools? ›

editorial. Quincy Public Schools is a highly rated, public school district located in QUINCY, MA. It has 9,802 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1.

Is Quincy University a good school? ›

Quincy University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges Midwest, #36. Its tuition and fees are $35,740. Quincy University is a private institution that was founded in 1860. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,146 (fall 2022), its setting is city, and the campus size is 70 acres.

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Payton College Preparatory High School

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Is Quincy IL a small town? ›

Quincy is a small midwestern town of 40,000. The world view is slightly behind that of bigger cities but the culture is amazing. People are kind and creative and desperate to give opportunities to children to become something greater.

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University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign tops the list with a population of 56,916 students.

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What time does Quincy public schools start? ›

Regular Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

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Quincy College is a public institution in Quincy, Massachusetts. Its campus is located in a suburb with a total enrollment of 3,154. The school utilizes a semester-based academic year. The student-faculty ratio is 25-to-1.

What rank is North Quincy High School? ›

North Quincy High School is ranked 51st within Massachusetts. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at North Quincy High School is 46%. The total minority enrollment is 68%.

Is Quincy a good area to live? ›

Quincy is a suburb of Boston with a population of 100,981. Quincy is in Norfolk County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Quincy offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Quincy there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks.

What GPA do you need to get into Quincy? ›

Average GPA: 3.41

With a GPA of 3.41, Quincy University requires you to be around average in your high school class. You'll need a mix of A's and B's, and very few C's. If you have a lower GPA, you can compensate with harder courses like AP or IB classes.

What is the Quincy acceptance rate? ›

Quincy University has an acceptance rate of 62%. Half the applicants admitted to Quincy University who submitted test scores have an SAT score between 1080 and 1250 or an ACT score of 21 and 26.

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