Union County Public Schools
Union County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
18
public schools
Total Enrollment
2,536
students
School Districts
7
districts
How to use the Union 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.
Union County has 7 district entries. Anna CCSD 37 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 3 schools.
School records are spread across 6 listed communities. Anna has the most listed schools, with 6 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 7 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 Union County
Reported Enrollment
2,536
15 schools reporting
School Districts
7
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
7 School Districts in Union County
Anna CCSD 37
Anna Jonesboro CHSD 81
Cobden SUD 17
County of Union Sch Dist No43
Shawnee CUSD 84
Dongola USD 66
Lick Creek CCSD 16
18 Public Schools in Union 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna-Jonesboro High School | Listed only | Anna Jonesboro CHSD 81 | Anna, 62906Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 497 |
| Jonesboro Elem School | Listed only | County of Union Sch Dist No43 | Jonesboro, 62952Town: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 341 |
| Anna Junior High School | Listed only | Anna CCSD 37 | Anna, 62906Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 238 |
| Lincoln Elem School | Listed only | Anna CCSD 37 | Anna, 62906Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 219 |
| Cobden Elem School | Listed only | Cobden SUD 17 | Cobden, 62920Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 211 |
| Cobden High School | Listed only | Cobden SUD 17 | Cobden, 62920Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 161 |
| Shawnee Elementary School | Listed only | Shawnee CUSD 84 | Wolf Lake, 62998Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 151 |
| Lick Creek Elem School | Listed only | Lick Creek CCSD 16 | Buncombe, 62912Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 139 |
| Dongola Elementary School | Listed only | Dongola USD 66 | Dongola, 62926Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 124 |
| Davie Elem School | Listed only | Anna CCSD 37 | Anna, 62906Town: Distant | 3–4 | Primary | 117 |
| Cobden Jr High School | Listed only | Cobden SUD 17 | Cobden, 62920Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 93 |
| Shawnee High School | Listed only | Shawnee CUSD 84 | Wolf Lake, 62998Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 69 |
| Shawnee Jr High School | Listed only | Shawnee CUSD 84 | Wolf Lake, 62998Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 65 |
| Dongola High School | Listed only | Dongola USD 66 | Dongola, 62926Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 58 |
| Dongola Jr High School | Listed only | Dongola USD 66 | Dongola, 62926Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 53 |
| TCSE-Anna Jonesboro HS | Listed only | Tri-County Sp Ed Jnt Agreement | Anna, 62906Town: Distant | — | Special Education | — |
| TCSE-JONESBORO GRADE SCH | Listed only | Tri-County Sp Ed Jnt Agreement | Jonesboro, 62952Town: Distant | — | Special Education | — |
| Tri-County South - Choate | Listed only | Tri-County Sp Ed Jnt Agreement | Anna, 62906Town: Distant | — | Special Education | — |
Anna-Jonesboro High School
Anna Jonesboro CHSD 81
Anna, 62906 / Town: Distant
Jonesboro Elem School
County of Union Sch Dist No43
Jonesboro, 62952 / Town: Distant
Anna Junior High School
Anna CCSD 37
Anna, 62906 / Town: Distant
Lincoln Elem School
Anna CCSD 37
Anna, 62906 / Town: Distant
Cobden Elem School
Cobden SUD 17
Cobden, 62920 / Rural: Distant
Cobden High School
Cobden SUD 17
Cobden, 62920 / Rural: Distant
Shawnee Elementary School
Shawnee CUSD 84
Wolf Lake, 62998 / Rural: Distant
Lick Creek Elem School
Lick Creek CCSD 16
Buncombe, 62912 / Rural: Distant
Dongola Elementary School
Dongola USD 66
Dongola, 62926 / Rural: Distant
Davie Elem School
Anna CCSD 37
Anna, 62906 / Town: Distant
Cobden Jr High School
Cobden SUD 17
Cobden, 62920 / Rural: Distant
Shawnee High School
Shawnee CUSD 84
Wolf Lake, 62998 / Rural: Distant
Shawnee Jr High School
Shawnee CUSD 84
Wolf Lake, 62998 / Rural: Distant
Dongola High School
Dongola USD 66
Dongola, 62926 / Rural: Distant
Dongola Jr High School
Dongola USD 66
Dongola, 62926 / Rural: Distant
TCSE-Anna Jonesboro HS
Tri-County Sp Ed Jnt Agreement
Anna, 62906 / Town: Distant
TCSE-JONESBORO GRADE SCH
Tri-County Sp Ed Jnt Agreement
Jonesboro, 62952 / Town: Distant
Tri-County South - Choate
Tri-County Sp Ed Jnt Agreement
Anna, 62906 / Town: Distant
Union County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Union 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 Union 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 Union 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 Union 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 Union 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 Union County?
Start with the 7 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.