North Wamac SD 186 School District

1500 Case St
Centralia, IL 62801-5050
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 122 students in North Wamac SD 186 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in North Wamac SD 186 School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% 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
1 School
4,382 Schools
# Students
122 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

North Wamac SD 186 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.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#349 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

32%
27%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

25-29%
30%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

40-59%
50%
(2022-23)
21.2%
29.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.70

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
8%
29%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
4%
16%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% White
79%
45%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,426 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 $15,984 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$46,284 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$2 MM
$44,509 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$22,426
$25,132

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$15,984
$24,168

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best North Wamac SD 186 School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Wamac Grade School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1500 Case St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1826
Gr: K-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to North Wamac SD 186 School District?
North Wamac SD 186 School District manages 1 public schools serving 122 students.
What is the rank of North Wamac SD 186 School District?
North Wamac SD 186 School District is ranked #352 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 North Wamac SD 186 School District?
79% of North Wamac SD 186 School District students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Wamac SD 186 School District?
North Wamac SD 186 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is North Wamac SD 186 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,984 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 122 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 32% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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