Quincy, IL is a city in the western part of Illinois and offers a variety of educational resources to its residents. The local education system includes public schools and private schools serving K-12 students, as well as several higher education options. Public schools are managed by District 172, which scores highly in school ratings compared to other districts in the state. There are also several private school alternatives offering various religious, academic and non-denominational programs. Higher education options include Quincy University, John Wood Community College and Blessing Rieman College of Nursing. The Quality of Education in Quincy is consistently rated highly by students and parents alike, making it an attractive place to live for families seeking quality education for their children.
Quincy schools spend $9,613 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 16 pupils per teacher, 6,897 students per librarian, and 862 children per counselor.