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 2026 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.
Overall District Rank
#757 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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 32% 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 20% over four school years.
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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jordan Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 Airport Rd
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
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:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 W 4th St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
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:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 S Pine St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
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
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 20% over four school years.
Recent Articles
Public School Rankings: Are They Accurate?
Explore how accurate public school rankings really are, their limitations, and how parents can interpret them in 2026.
Public School Schedule Options Explained for Families
Learn how public school schedule options like year-round calendars, block scheduling, and later start times affect students and families in 2026.
How to Request Special Education Services at School Registration
A step-by-step guide for families on how to request special education services at school registration, including IEPs, 504 plans, timelines, and tips.
