Centralia School District 135

400 S Elm St
Centralia, IL 62801-3910
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Centralia School District 135 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,065 students in Centralia School District 135. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Centralia School District 135 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
1,065 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Centralia School District 135, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#757 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
9%
27%
18%
30%
32%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.69
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
5%
28%
% Black
19%
17%
% White
59%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,390 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,159 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,390
$22,423
Spending / Student
$18,159
$21,662

Best Centralia School District 135 Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jordan Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
311 Airport Rd
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Gr: 2-3 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Schiller Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
800 W 4th St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Gr: PK-1 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Centralia Jr High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
900 S Pine St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Gr: 4-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
422 S Elm St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Gr: PK | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Centralia School District 135?
Centralia School District 135 manages 4 public schools serving 1,065 students.
What is the rank of Centralia School District 135?
Centralia School District 135 is ranked #758 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Centralia School District 135?
59% of Centralia School District 135 students are White, 19% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Centralia School District 135?
Centralia School District 135 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Centralia School District 135's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,159 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,065 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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