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Best Decatur Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 1,978 students in Decatur, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Decatur, IL are Garfield Learning Academy, Milligan Academy Rssp and Social-emotional Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Decatur have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Decatur, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Macarthur High School, with 77% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Decatur, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garfield Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
300 Meadow Terrace Pl, Dianne
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3361
Gr: K-12
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Milligan Academy Rssp
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 N Neely Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3085
Gr: 6-11
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Social-emotional Learning Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
620 E Garfield Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3310
Gr: K-12
Rank: #44.
Futures Unlimited
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 N Neely Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3080
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #55.
Macarthur High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 E Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 362-3152
Gr: 9-12 | 1,042 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Eisenhower High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 S 16th St
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Heartland Technical Academy
Vocational School
1 College Park
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 872-4050
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Southeast Learning Center
620 E Garfield Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3310
Gr: PK-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Decatur, Illinois

Decatur, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Adult Teen Ged Academy (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
363 N Water
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 422-6113
Brush College Elementary School (Closed 2014)
575 North Brush College Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 424-3184
Gr: K-6 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Decatur Area Technical Academy (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
300 East Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3071
Gr: 2-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Decatur Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2310 East Mound Rd
Decatur, IL 62524
(217) 877-0353
Gr: 12
Durfee Magnet Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
1077 W Grand Ave
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3500
Gr: K-6
Enterprise Elementary School (Closed 2023)
2115 S Taylor Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3390
Gr: PK-6
Garfield Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
300 Meadow Terrace Pl
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3275
Gr: K-12
Heartland Region Efedual Credit High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1 College Park
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 875-7211
Gr: 9-12
Heartland Technical Academy (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
300 East Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3014
Gr: 11-12
Middle and High marys adolescent Educational program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1800 E Lake Shore Dr
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 464-5000
Gr: 1-11
Mound Middle School (Closed 2005)
3789 N Water St
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 424-3084
Gr: 7-8 | 465 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Oak Grove Accelerated School (Closed 2023)
2160 W Center St
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3551
Gr: K-6 | 244 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Salem Elementary School (Closed 2005)
2610 Salem Sch Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 864-2615
Gr: K-3 | 90 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Stevenson Accelerated School (Closed 2023)
3900 N Neely Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3541
Gr: K-6 | 305 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Sunnyside School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
303 W Mound Rd
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 424-3073
Thomas Jefferson Middle School (Closed 2020)
4735 E Cantrell St
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3201
Gr: 7-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Washington Elementary School (Closed 2006)
400 S Maffit St
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 424-3205
Gr: PK-6 | 331 students Minority enrollment: 70%
William Harris Elementary School (Closed 2020)
620 E Garfield Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3361
Gr: K-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Decatur, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Decatur, IL include Garfield Learning Academy, Milligan Academy Rssp and Social-emotional Learning Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Decatur?
8 public high schools are located in Decatur.
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur?
Decatur public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Decatur are often viewed compared to one another?

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