For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,165 students in Staunton, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 132 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Staunton, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Staunton, IL are Staunton Jr High School, Staunton Elementary School and Staunton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Staunton, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Staunton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Staunton, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Staunton Jr High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 N Deneen St
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3831
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3831
Gr: 6-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Staunton Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 N Deneen St
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3831
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3831
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Staunton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 N Deneen St
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3838
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3838
Gr: 9-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Staunton, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Staunton, IL include Staunton Jr High School, Staunton Elementary School and Staunton High School.
How many public schools are located in Staunton?
3 public schools are located in Staunton.
What percentage of students in Staunton go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Staunton are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Staunton?
Staunton public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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