Best Schools in McLean County, IL
McLean County, IL has a total of 83 schools including 25 high schools, 15 middle schools and 43 elementary schools. A total of 30,278 students attend McLean County, IL schools. On average, schools in McLean County score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in McLean County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in McLean County, IL
McLean County, IL has 25 high schools with 9,663 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in McLean County score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in McLean County meet expectations.
1. University High School
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Isu Laboratory Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 620 Students
2. Tri-valley High School
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Tri Valley Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 309 Students
3. Normal Community High School
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Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2131 Students
4. El Paso-gridley High School
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El Paso-gridley Cusd 11 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 375 Students
5. Normal Community West High School
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Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1628 Students
6. Olympia High School
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Olympia Cusd 16 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 503 Students
7. Bloomington High School
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Bloomington Sd 87 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1503 Students
8. Gcms High School
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Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 291 Students
9. Heyworth Jr-sr High School
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Heyworth Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 408 Students
10. Leroy High School
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Leroy Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 217 Students
Best Middle Schools in McLean County, IL
McLean County, IL has 15 middle schools with 6,324 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in McLean County score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in McLean County meet expectations.
1. Tri-valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Tri Valley Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 463 Students
2. Lexington Jr High School
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Lexington Cusd 7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 113 Students
3. Epg Middle School
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El Paso-gridley Cusd 11 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 381 Students
4. Gcms Middle School
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Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 208 Students
5. Prairie Central Jr High School
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Prairie Central Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 228 Students
6. Chiddix Jr High School
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Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 594 Students
7. Leroy Junior High School
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Leroy Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 126 Students
8. Parkside Jr High School
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Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 641 Students
9. Olympia Middle School
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Olympia Cusd 16 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 386 Students
10. Evans Junior High School
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Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students
Best Elementary Schools in McLean County, IL
McLean County, IL has 43 elementary schools with 14,291 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in McLean County score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in McLean County don't meet expectations.
1. Tri-valley Elem School
SchoolGrade
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Tri Valley Cusd 3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 323 Students
2. Thomas Metcalf School
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Isu Laboratory Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 425 Students
3. Benjamin Elem School
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Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 613 Students
4. Northpoint Elementary School
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Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 456 Students
5. Grove Elementary School
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Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 513 Students
6. Prairieland Elementary School
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Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 433 Students
7. Heyworth Elem School
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Heyworth Cusd 4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 490 Students
8. Leroy Elementary School
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Leroy Cusd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 435 Students
9. Olympia North Elem Sch
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Olympia Cusd 16 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 289 Students
10. Towanda Elem School
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Mclean County Usd 5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 189 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in McLean County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
McLean County, IL has a total population of 170,954 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in McLean County, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood McLean County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in McLean County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for McLean County, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit McLean County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
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