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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.
Colonel George Iles Elementary School
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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