For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,190 students in Staunton, IL (there are , 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 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Staunton, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 238 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 405 students
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 56% (majority Hispanic).
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