For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 426 students in Brownstown, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Brownstown, IL are Brownstown Jr High School, Brownstown Elementary School and Brownstown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brownstown, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Brownstown have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Brownstown, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brownstown Jr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
421 S College Ave
Brownstown, IL 62418
(618) 427-3839
Brownstown, IL 62418
(618) 427-3839
Gr: 7-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Brownstown Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
460 W South St
Brownstown, IL 62418
(618) 427-3368
Brownstown, IL 62418
(618) 427-3368
Gr: PK-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Brownstown High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
421 S College Ave
Brownstown, IL 62418
(618) 427-3839
Brownstown, IL 62418
(618) 427-3839
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Brownstown, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Brownstown, IL include Brownstown Jr High School, Brownstown Elementary School and Brownstown High School.
How many public schools are located in Brownstown?
3 public schools are located in Brownstown.
What is the racial composition of students in Brownstown?
Brownstown public schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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