For the 2024-25 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 9,828 students in Champaign, IL (there are , serving 2,391 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Champaign, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Champaign, IL are Central High School, Kenwood Elementary School and Bottenfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Champaign, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Champaign have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Champaign, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
610 W University Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3914
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3914
Grades: 9-12
| 1,597 students
Rank: #22.
Kenwood Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 Stratford Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3815
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3815
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Rank: #33.
Bottenfield Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1801 S Prospect Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3807
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3807
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
Rank: #44.
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2201 Hallbeck Dr
Champaign, IL 61822
(217) 373-5580
Champaign, IL 61822
(217) 373-5580
Grades: K-5
| 384 students
Rank: #55.
Dr Howard Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 N. James
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3866
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3866
Grades: K-5
| 395 students
Rank: #66.
Robeson Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2501 Southmoor Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3884
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3884
Grades: K-5
| 458 students
Rank: #77.
Centennial High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
913 Crescent Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3954
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3954
Grades: 9-12
| 1,444 students
Rank: #88.
South Side Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
715 S New St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3890
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3890
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
Rank: #99.
Edison Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
306 W Green St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3771
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3771
Grades: 6-8
| 699 students
Rank: #1010.
Washington Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
606 E Grove St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3901
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3901
Grades: K-5
| 367 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Novak Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
815 N Randolph St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 352-4328
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 352-4328
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
R E A D Y Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45 E University Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1313.
Franklin Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
817 N Harris Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3819
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3819
Grades: 6-8
| 677 students
Rank: #1414.
International Prep Academy
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1605 W Kirby Ave
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3995
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3995
Grades: K-8
| 568 students
Rank: #1515.
Jefferson Middle School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1115 Crescent Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3790
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3790
Grades: 6-8
| 738 students
Rank: #1616.
Stratton Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
902 N Randolph St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 373-7330
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 373-7330
Grades: K-5
| 476 students
Rank: #1717.
Westview Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
703 S Russell St
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3905
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3905
Grades: K-5
| 438 students
Rank: #1818.
Garden Hills Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Garden Hills Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3872
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3872
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
Rank: n/an/a
Actions Program
Alternative School
402 N Randolph St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3701
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3701
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
809 N Neil St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3881
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3881
Grades: PK
| 189 students
Rank: n/an/a
Education For Employment Sys 330
Vocational School
2400 W Bradley Ave # A113
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 355-1382
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 355-1382
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Re-start Program
Alternative School
45 E University Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 893-3219
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 893-3219
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Champaign, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Education For Employment Sys 330 High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
3 Henson Place
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 355-1382
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 355-1382
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
R E A D Y Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
512 W Church Street
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Champaign, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Champaign, IL include Central High School, Kenwood Elementary School and Bottenfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Champaign?
22 public schools are located in Champaign.
What percentage of students in Champaign go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Champaign are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Champaign?
Champaign public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Champaign are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Champaign include: Centennial High School vs. Central High School, Central High School vs. Centennial High School, Edison Middle School vs. Franklin Middle School
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