North Jacksonville School

North Jacksonville School is a charming elementary school located in the rural setting of Jacksonville, Illinois. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school has an enrollment of 141 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10.1:1 with 14 full-time equivalent teachers. The school’s MySchoolScout rating is 5.8 out of 10, placing it in the 59th percentile among Illinois schools based on its state ranking at #1552 out of 3,819 total schools.

Academically, North Jacksonville School focuses on student development with proficiency rates of 28% for ELA/Reading and 23% for Math. These scores indicate areas where the school is working to improve academic performance while fostering a supportive learning environment for its students. The school’s setting in a rural area near a town offers a close-knit community atmosphere, making it a welcoming place for families seeking a small-town feel with personalized attention and care.

With an enrollment of 141 students, North Jacksonville School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, North Jacksonville School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.