For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,283 students in Urbana, IL (there are 5 private schools, serving 207 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Urbana, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Urbana, IL are Urbana High School, Leal Elementary School and Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Urbana, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Urbana have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Urbana, IL Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Urbana High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1002 S Race St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3505
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3505
Grades: 9-12
| 1,176 students
Rank: #22.
Leal Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
312 W Oregon St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3618
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3618
Grades: K-5
| 381 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2102 E Washington St
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3628
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3628
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
M L King Jr Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1108 Fairview Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3675
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3675
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Thomas Paine Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 James Cherry Dr
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3602
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3602
Grades: K-5
| 260 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Wiley Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1602 S Anderson St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3670
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3670
Grades: K-5
| 219 students
Rank: #77.
Yankee Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2102 S Anderson St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3608
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3608
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Rank: #88.
Urbana Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 S Vine St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3685
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3685
Grades: 6-8
| 903 students
Rank: n/an/a
Champaign Co Detention Center
Alternative School
400 Art Bartell Rd
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3780
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3780
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
400 Art Bartell Rd
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3780
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3780
Grades: 6-11
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
1212 W Springfield Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 333-2870
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 333-2870
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
2202 E Washington St
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3616
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3616
Grades: PK
| 259 students
Rank: n/an/a
Urbana Gerber School
Alternative School
1301 N Cunnigham Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 367-4064
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 367-4064
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Urbana, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Urbana, IL include Urbana High School, Leal Elementary School and Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Urbana, IL?
13 public schools are located in Urbana, IL.
What percentage of students in Urbana, IL go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Urbana, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Urbana, IL?
Urbana, IL public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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