Best Schools in Ashton, Illinois
1 schools · 1 High
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Ashton-franklin Center HS
High · Ashton-franklin Center Cusd 275. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
6.1
out of 10
Median Home
$150,900
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
6.1
out of 10
Median Home
$150,900
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Ashton
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashton-franklin Center HS | 6.1 / 10 |
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Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.1/10
- Median household income
- $71,429
- Median home value
- $150,900
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14%
- Avg commute
- 25 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 71%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Ashton compares
Median household income
$71k
87% of Illinois median
About Schools in Ashton, Illinois
Ashton, Illinois is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 high school.
With an average rating of 6.1 out of 10, schools in Ashton show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Ashton is Ashton-franklin Center HS with a composite score of 6.1/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Ashton is served by 1 school district: Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD 275. These districts collectively serve 459 students.
Ashton's community shows 14% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $71,429. The poverty rate in the area is 9.7%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 217 students · 7th–12th | 6.1 |
Schools in Ashton
Ashton, Illinois · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$71,429
Median Home Value
$150,900
Median Rent
$863/mo
Population
1,361
College Educated
14%
Homeownership
71%
Avg Commute
25 min
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Community Profile
Ashton has a median household income of $71,429. It is a community where 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $150,900, with a median rent of $863/month. The local poverty rate of 9.7% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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- Illinois
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- 1
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Common questions about schools in Ashton, Illinois
How many schools are in Ashton, Illinois?
Ashton has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Ashton, Illinois?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Ashton is 6.1 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Ashton, Illinois?
The top-ranked school in Ashton on MySchoolScout is Ashton-franklin Center HS with a composite score of 6.1/10.
What is the best high school in Ashton, Illinois?
The top-ranked high school in Ashton on MySchoolScout is Ashton-franklin Center HS with a composite score of 6.1/10.
How many school districts serve Ashton, Illinois?
Ashton is served by 1 school district: Ashton-franklin Center Cusd 275.
What is the education level in Ashton, Illinois?
According to Census data, 14% of adults in Ashton have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Ashton, Illinois?
The median household income in Ashton is approximately $71,429 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ashton, Illinois?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Ashton is 13.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Ashton, Illinois?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.