Top Rankings
MT Zion Community Unit School District 3 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,414 students in MT Zion Community Unit School District 3. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in MT Zion Community Unit School District 3 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
2,414 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
138 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
MT Zion Community Unit School District 3, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#208 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
50%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
2%
28%
% Black
2%
17%
% White
90%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,136 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,539 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,136
$22,423
Spending / Student
$13,539
$21,662
Best MT Zion Community Unit School District 3 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt Zion Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
725 W Main St
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-3631
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-3631
Gr: 2-3 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Mt Zion High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
305 S Henderson St
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2363
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2363
Gr: 9-12 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Mt Zion Jr High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
315 S Henderson St
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2369
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2369
Gr: 7-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Mt Zion Intermediate School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 S Henderson St
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2921
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2921
Gr: 4-6 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
1320 W Main St
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2711
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2711
Gr: PK-1 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to MT Zion Community Unit School District 3?
MT Zion Community Unit School District 3 manages 5 public schools serving 2,414 students.
What is the rank of MT Zion Community Unit School District 3?
MT Zion Community Unit School District 3 is ranked #213 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) 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 science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in MT Zion Community Unit School District 3?
90% of MT Zion Community Unit School District 3 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MT Zion Community Unit School District 3?
MT Zion Community Unit School District 3 has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is MT Zion Community Unit School District 3's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,539 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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