For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 887 students in Centralia, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Centralia, IL are Safe School Program Centralia, Centralia Alternative School and Centralia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Centralia, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Centralia have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Centralia, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Centralia High School, with 69% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Centralia, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Safe School Program Centralia
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
501 N Elm St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 918-2733
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 918-2733
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Centralia Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 N Elm St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 918-2733
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 918-2733
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #33.
Centralia High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2100 E Calumet St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-7391
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-7391
Gr: 9-12 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Centralia, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Centralia Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
9330 Shattuc Rd
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-4111
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-4111
Gr: 12
900 S Pine St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Gr: 5-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
1101 S Locust St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Gr: K | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Hudelson Education Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
P.O. Box 548,
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-9312
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-9312
200 South Pine St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-7120
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-7120
Gr: 4 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Centralia, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Centralia, IL include Safe School Program Centralia, Centralia Alternative School and Centralia High School.
How many public high schools are located in Centralia?
3 public high schools are located in Centralia.
What is the racial composition of students in Centralia?
Centralia public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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