For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 605 students in Paris Community Unit School District 4. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Paris Community Unit School District 4 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
605 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Paris Community Unit School District 4, 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 90% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#238 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
1%
28%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
96%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,488 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 $12,388 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,488
$22,423
Spending / Student
$12,388
$21,662
Best Paris Community Unit School District 4 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crestwood Jr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15601 Us Highway 150
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 465-5391
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 465-5391
Gr: 6-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15601 Us Highway 150
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 465-5391
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 465-5391
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Paris Cooperative High School 4
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14040 E 1200th Rd
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-1175
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-1175
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paris Community Unit School District 4?
Paris Community Unit School District 4 manages 3 public schools serving 605 students.
What is the rank of Paris Community Unit School District 4?
Paris Community Unit School District 4 is ranked #234 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Paris Community Unit School District 4?
96% of Paris Community Unit School District 4 students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paris Community Unit School District 4?
Paris Community Unit School District 4 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Paris Community Unit School District 4's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,388 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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