New Berlin CUSD 16 School District

600 N Cedar St
New Berlin, IL 62670-4608
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 863 students in New Berlin CUSD 16 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in New Berlin CUSD 16 School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
863 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

New Berlin CUSD 16 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#414 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
31%
27%
24%
30%
60-64%
50%
87%
87.6%
(2022-23)
16.3%
29.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
3%
29%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
91%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,667 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,482 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$46,284 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$44,509 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,667
$25,132
Spending / Student
$20,482
$24,168

Best New Berlin CUSD 16 School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Berlin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 N Cedar St
New Berlin, IL 62670
(217) 488-6054
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
New Berlin High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 W Ellis St
New Berlin, IL 62670
(217) 488-6012
Gr: 9-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
New Berlin Jr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 W Ellis St
New Berlin, IL 62670
(217) 488-6012
Gr: 6-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to New Berlin CUSD 16 School District?
New Berlin CUSD 16 School District manages 3 public schools serving 863 students.
What is the rank of New Berlin CUSD 16 School District?
New Berlin CUSD 16 School District is ranked #407 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in New Berlin CUSD 16 School District?
91% of New Berlin CUSD 16 School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Berlin CUSD 16 School District?
New Berlin CUSD 16 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is New Berlin CUSD 16 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,482 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 863 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 87% (Top 30% in IL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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