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.
Overall District Rank
#349 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.2%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
8%
29%
% Black
4%
16%
% White
79%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,689 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,469. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,475 is less than the state median of $21,707. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,689
$22,469
Spending / Student
$16,475
$21,707
Best North Wamac SD 186 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Wamac Grade School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 Case St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1826
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 $16,475 is less than the state median of $21,707. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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