Top Rankings
Donovan CUSD 3 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 298 students in Donovan CUSD 3 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Donovan CUSD 3 School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
298 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Donovan CUSD 3 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#158 out of 865 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 2010–2023 (no data for 2020)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
27%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Graduation Rate
70%
87.6%
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Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)33.8%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1988–2023
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
9%
29%
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% Black
1%
16%
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% White
83%
45%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,282 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,584 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$46,284 MM
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Spending
$7 MM
$44,509 MM
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Revenue / Student
$23,282
$25,132
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Spending / Student
$23,584
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1990–2023 (no data for 1991, 1993, 1994, 1996 and 2013)
Best Donovan CUSD 3 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Donovan Jr High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 North St
Donovan, IL 60931
(815) 486-7395
Donovan, IL 60931
(815) 486-7395
Gr: 6-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Donovan Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2561 E Us Highway 52
Donovan, IL 60931
(815) 486-7321
Donovan, IL 60931
(815) 486-7321
Gr: PK-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Donovan Sr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 North St
Donovan, IL 60931
(815) 486-7395
Donovan, IL 60931
(815) 486-7395
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Donovan CUSD 3 School District?
Donovan CUSD 3 School District manages 3 public schools serving 298 students.
What is the rank of Donovan CUSD 3 School District?
Donovan CUSD 3 School District is ranked #161 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Donovan CUSD 3 School District?
83% of Donovan CUSD 3 School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Donovan CUSD 3 School District?
Donovan CUSD 3 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Donovan CUSD 3 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,584 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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