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Best Schools in Staunton, IL
Staunton, IL has 13 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,621 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Staunton greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Staunton, IL
The top high schools in Staunton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edwardsville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edwardsville Cusd 7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2354 Students
2. Staunton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Staunton Cusd 6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 411 Students
3. Mt Olive High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Olive Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 126 Students
4. Gillespie High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gillespie Cusd 7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 340 Students
Best Middle Schools in Staunton, IL
The top middle schools in Staunton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Staunton Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Staunton Cusd 6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 243 Students
2. Liberty Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edwardsville Cusd 7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 896 Students
3. Gillespie Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gillespie Cusd 7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 248 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Staunton, IL
The top elementary schools in Staunton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Staunton Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Staunton Cusd 6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 563 Students
2. Worden Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edwardsville Cusd 7 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 277 Students
3. Ben-gil Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gillespie Cusd 7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 552 Students
4. Mt Olive Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Olive Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 357 Students
5. Hamel Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edwardsville Cusd 7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 127 Students
6. Zion Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Zion Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 127 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Staunton, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Staunton, IL has a total population of 5,918 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Staunton, 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 Staunton, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Staunton, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Staunton, 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 Staunton, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Staunton, IL
How many schools are in Staunton, IL?
Staunton, IL has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,621 students in total.
How do schools in Staunton perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Staunton score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Staunton greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Staunton?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Every school in Staunton
3 of 3 schools in Staunton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Staunton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.