McDonough County Public Schools
McDonough County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
18
public schools
Total Enrollment
3,301
students
School Districts
3
districts
How to use the McDonough 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.
McDonough County has 3 district entries. Macomb CUSD 185 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 5 schools.
School records are spread across 5 listed communities. Macomb has the most listed schools, with 10 records.
High schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 6 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
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
18
in McDonough County
Reported Enrollment
3,301
15 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in McDonough County
Macomb CUSD 185
Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170
West Prairie CUSD 103
18 Public Schools in McDonough County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 18 of 18 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macomb Senior High School | Listed only | Macomb CUSD 185 | Macomb, 61455Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 622 |
| Lincoln Elem School | Listed only | Macomb CUSD 185 | Macomb, 61455Town: Remote | KG–3 | Primary | 548 |
| Edison Elementary School | Listed only | Macomb CUSD 185 | Macomb, 61455Town: Remote | 4–6 | Middle | 432 |
| Bushnell-Prairie City Elem Sch | Listed only | Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170 | Bushnell, 61422Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 322 |
| Macomb Junior High School | Listed only | Macomb CUSD 185 | Macomb, 61455Town: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 308 |
| Bushnell-Prairie City High Sch | Listed only | Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170 | Bushnell, 61422Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 195 |
| West Prairie South Elementary Sch | Listed only | West Prairie CUSD 103 | Colchester, 62326Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 177 |
| West Prairie North Elementary Sch | Listed only | West Prairie CUSD 103 | Good Hope, 61438Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 174 |
| West Prairie Senior High School | Listed only | West Prairie CUSD 103 | Sciota, 61475Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 162 |
| Bushnell-Prairie City Jr High Sch | Listed only | Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170 | Bushnell, 61422Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 136 |
| MacArthur Early Childhood Center | Listed only | Macomb CUSD 185 | Macomb, 61455Town: Remote | PK | Other | 126 |
| West Prairie Junior High School | Listed only | West Prairie CUSD 103 | Sciota, 61475Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 99 |
| ROYALS Academy Macomb | Listed only | Hancck/Fultn/Schuylr/McDonogh ROE | Macomb, 61455Town: Remote | 6–12 | Alternative | 0 |
| ROYALS RSSP Macomb | Listed only | Hancck/Fultn/Schuylr/McDonogh ROE | Macomb, 61455Town: Remote | 6–12 | Alternative | 0 |
| Western Area Career System 265 | Listed only | Hancck/Fultn/Schuylr/McDonogh ROE | Macomb, 61455Town: Remote | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
| Project Insight | Listed only | West Central IL Spec Educ Coop | Macomb, 61455Town: Remote | — | Special Education | — |
| WCISEC HS ED | Listed only | West Central IL Spec Educ Coop | Macomb, 61455Town: Remote | — | Special Education | — |
| WCISEC MD | Listed only | West Central IL Spec Educ Coop | Colchester, 62326Rural: Distant | — | Special Education | — |
Macomb Senior High School
Macomb CUSD 185
Macomb, 61455 / Town: Remote
Lincoln Elem School
Macomb CUSD 185
Macomb, 61455 / Town: Remote
Edison Elementary School
Macomb CUSD 185
Macomb, 61455 / Town: Remote
Bushnell-Prairie City Elem Sch
Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170
Bushnell, 61422 / Town: Remote
Macomb Junior High School
Macomb CUSD 185
Macomb, 61455 / Town: Remote
Bushnell-Prairie City High Sch
Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170
Bushnell, 61422 / Town: Remote
West Prairie South Elementary Sch
West Prairie CUSD 103
Colchester, 62326 / Rural: Distant
West Prairie North Elementary Sch
West Prairie CUSD 103
Good Hope, 61438 / Rural: Distant
West Prairie Senior High School
West Prairie CUSD 103
Sciota, 61475 / Rural: Distant
Bushnell-Prairie City Jr High Sch
Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170
Bushnell, 61422 / Town: Remote
MacArthur Early Childhood Center
Macomb CUSD 185
Macomb, 61455 / Town: Remote
West Prairie Junior High School
West Prairie CUSD 103
Sciota, 61475 / Rural: Distant
ROYALS Academy Macomb
Hancck/Fultn/Schuylr/McDonogh ROE
Macomb, 61455 / Town: Remote
ROYALS RSSP Macomb
Hancck/Fultn/Schuylr/McDonogh ROE
Macomb, 61455 / Town: Remote
Western Area Career System 265
Hancck/Fultn/Schuylr/McDonogh ROE
Macomb, 61455 / Town: Remote
Project Insight
West Central IL Spec Educ Coop
Macomb, 61455 / Town: Remote
WCISEC HS ED
West Central IL Spec Educ Coop
Macomb, 61455 / Town: Remote
WCISEC MD
West Central IL Spec Educ Coop
Colchester, 62326 / Rural: Distant
McDonough County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which McDonough 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 McDonough County public school directory?
The directory lists 18 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 McDonough 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 McDonough 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 McDonough County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in McDonough County?
Start with the 3 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.