Best Schools in Vergennes, Illinois
2 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 Middle
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Use this page to compare every school in Vergennes by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Elverado Junior High School
Middle · Elverado Cusd 196. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Elverado Intermediate School
Elementary · Elverado Cusd 196. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Schools
2
in this city
Avg Score
5.5
out of 10
Median Home
$111,600
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
2
in this city
Avg Score
5.5
out of 10
Median Home
$111,600
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
STAAR proficiency rose +3.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Vergennes schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Vergennes
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (2 rated schools; 2 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elverado Junior High School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Elverado Intermediate School | 4.2 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.5/10
- Median household income
- $62,500
- Median home value
- $111,600
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9%
- Avg commute
- 24 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 88%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Vergennes compares
Median household income
$63k
76% of Illinois median
Elverado CUSD 196 runs Vergennes's public schools
2 public schools. Elverado CUSD 196 is the only district on the page.
Every assigned public school in Vergennes is a Elverado CUSD 196 school (2 of 2).
Among 2 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 4.2 to 6.7 — the spread is inside Vergennes, not a citywide average.
About Schools in Vergennes, Illinois
Vergennes, Illinois is home to 2 schools, including 2 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, 1 middle school.
With an average rating of 5.5 out of 10, schools in Vergennes show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Vergennes is Elverado Junior High School with a composite score of 6.7/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Vergennes is served by 1 school district: Elverado CUSD 196. These districts collectively serve 362 students.
Vergennes's community shows 9% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $62,500. The poverty rate in the area is 5.4%.
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.
Elementary Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 73 students · 3rd–5th | 4.2 |
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 69 students · 6th–8th | 6.7 |
Schools in Vergennes
Vergennes, Illinois · 2 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$62,500
Median Home Value
$111,600
Median Rent
$950/mo
Population
752
College Educated
9%
Homeownership
88%
Avg Commute
24 min
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Community Profile
Vergennes has a median household income of $62,500. It is a community where 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $111,600, with a median rent of $950/month. The local poverty rate of 5.4% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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- Illinois
- Elementary
- 1
- Middle
- 1
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Common questions about schools in Vergennes, Illinois
How many schools are in Vergennes, Illinois?
Vergennes has 2 schools, including 2 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Vergennes, Illinois?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Vergennes is 5.5 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 Vergennes, Illinois?
The top-ranked school in Vergennes on MySchoolScout is Elverado Junior High School with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What is the best elementary school in Vergennes, Illinois?
The top-ranked elementary school in Vergennes on MySchoolScout is Elverado Intermediate School with a composite score of 4.2/10.
What is the best middle school in Vergennes, Illinois?
The top-ranked middle school in Vergennes on MySchoolScout is Elverado Junior High School with a composite score of 6.7/10.
How many school districts serve Vergennes, Illinois?
Vergennes is served by 1 school district: Elverado Cusd 196.
What is the education level in Vergennes, Illinois?
According to Census data, 9% of adults in Vergennes have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Vergennes, Illinois?
The median household income in Vergennes is approximately $62,500 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Vergennes, Illinois?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Vergennes is 10.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Vergennes, 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.