Adams County Public Schools
Adams County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
23
public schools
Total Enrollment
8,920
students
School Districts
5
districts
How to use the Adams County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Illinois; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Adams County has 5 district entries. Quincy SD 172 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 9 schools.
School records are spread across 6 listed communities. Quincy has the most listed schools, with 12 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 11 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
2 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
23
in Adams County
Reported Enrollment
8,920
23 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Adams County
Quincy SD 172
Central CUSD 3
CUSD 4
Liberty CUSD 2
Payson CUSD 1
23 Public Schools in Adams County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 23 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy Sr High School | Profile | Quincy SD 172 | Quincy, 62301Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 1,924 |
| Quincy Jr High School | Profile | Quincy SD 172 | Quincy, 62301Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 1,348 |
| Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School | Listed only | Quincy SD 172 | Quincy, 62305Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 588 |
| Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch | Listed only | Quincy SD 172 | Quincy, 62301Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 563 |
| Colonel George Iles Elem Sch | Listed only | Quincy SD 172 | Quincy, 62305Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 519 |
| Sarah Atwater Denman Elem | Listed only | Quincy SD 172 | Quincy, 62305Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 500 |
| Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elem Sch | Listed only | Quincy SD 172 | Quincy, 62305Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 496 |
| Early Childhood | Listed only | Quincy SD 172 | Quincy, 62301Town: Remote | PK–KG | Primary | 407 |
| Liberty Elementary School | Listed only | Liberty CUSD 2 | Liberty, 62347Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 366 |
| Unity Elementary School | Listed only | CUSD 4 | Mendon, 62351Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 298 |
| Seymour Elementary School | Listed only | Payson CUSD 1 | Payson, 62360Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 270 |
| Liberty High School | Listed only | Liberty CUSD 2 | Liberty, 62347Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 268 |
| Central High School | Listed only | Central CUSD 3 | Camp Point, 62320Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 248 |
| Central Junior High School | Listed only | Central CUSD 3 | Camp Point, 62320Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 246 |
| Seymour High School | Listed only | Payson CUSD 1 | Payson, 62360Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 223 |
| Unity Middle School | Listed only | CUSD 4 | Mendon, 62351Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 184 |
| Unity High School | Listed only | CUSD 4 | Mendon, 62351Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 182 |
| Central Elementary Grade School | Listed only | Central CUSD 3 | Camp Point, 62320Rural: Remote | PK–2 | Primary | 180 |
| Central 3-4 Middle School | Listed only | Central CUSD 3 | Golden, 62339Rural: Remote | 3–4 | Primary | 110 |
| Academic Behavior&Community Acad | Listed only | Adam/Brwn/Cass/Morgn/Pik/Sctt ROE | Quincy, 62301Town: Remote | 7–12 | Alternative | 0 |
Quincy Sr High School
Quincy SD 172
Quincy, 62301 / Town: Remote
Quincy Jr High School
Quincy SD 172
Quincy, 62301 / Town: Remote
Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School
Quincy SD 172
Quincy, 62305 / Town: Remote
Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch
Quincy SD 172
Quincy, 62301 / Town: Remote
Colonel George Iles Elem Sch
Quincy SD 172
Quincy, 62305 / Town: Remote
Sarah Atwater Denman Elem
Quincy SD 172
Quincy, 62305 / Rural: Fringe
Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elem Sch
Quincy SD 172
Quincy, 62305 / Town: Remote
Early Childhood
Quincy SD 172
Quincy, 62301 / Town: Remote
Liberty Elementary School
Liberty CUSD 2
Liberty, 62347 / Rural: Remote
Unity Elementary School
CUSD 4
Mendon, 62351 / Rural: Distant
Seymour Elementary School
Payson CUSD 1
Payson, 62360 / Rural: Distant
Liberty High School
Liberty CUSD 2
Liberty, 62347 / Rural: Remote
Central High School
Central CUSD 3
Camp Point, 62320 / Rural: Remote
Central Junior High School
Central CUSD 3
Camp Point, 62320 / Rural: Remote
Seymour High School
Payson CUSD 1
Payson, 62360 / Rural: Distant
Unity Middle School
CUSD 4
Mendon, 62351 / Rural: Distant
Unity High School
CUSD 4
Mendon, 62351 / Rural: Distant
Central Elementary Grade School
Central CUSD 3
Camp Point, 62320 / Rural: Remote
Central 3-4 Middle School
Central CUSD 3
Golden, 62339 / Rural: Remote
Academic Behavior&Community Acad
Adam/Brwn/Cass/Morgn/Pik/Sctt ROE
Quincy, 62301 / Town: Remote
Adams County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Adams County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Illinois. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Adams County public school directory?
The directory lists 23 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Adams County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Adams County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Adams County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 2 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Adams County?
Start with the 5 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.