Princeville Community Unit School District 326

909 N Town Ave
Princeville, IL 61559-7536
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Princeville Community Unit School District 326 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%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 644 students in Princeville Community Unit School District 326. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Princeville Community Unit School District 326 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
2 Schools
4,392 Schools
# Students
644 Students
1,845,447 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
136,636 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Princeville Community Unit School District 326, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 864 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#133 out of 865 school districts
(Top 20%)
46%
27%
42%
30%
60-64%
50%
(21-22)
≥90%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
10%
28%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
87%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,461 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,832 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,461
$22,423
Spending / Student
$20,832
$21,662

Best Princeville Community Unit School District 326 Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Princeville High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
302 Cordis Ave
Princeville, IL 61559
(309) 385-2213
Gr: 6-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Princeville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
602 N Town Ave
Princeville, IL 61559
(309) 385-2213
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Princeville Community Unit School District 326?
Princeville Community Unit School District 326 manages 2 public schools serving 644 students.
What is the rank of Princeville Community Unit School District 326?
Princeville Community Unit School District 326 is ranked #149 out of 864 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%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Princeville Community Unit School District 326?
87% of Princeville Community Unit School District 326 students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Princeville Community Unit School District 326?
Princeville Community Unit School District 326 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Princeville Community Unit School District 326's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,832 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 644 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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