Top Rankings
Monticello CUSD 25 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,707 students in Monticello CUSD 25 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Monticello CUSD 25 School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
4 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
1,707 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
121 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Monticello CUSD 25 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 861 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#166 out of 865 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
2%
29%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
92%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,346 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,725 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,346
$22,455
Spending / Student
$22,725
$21,692
Best Monticello CUSD 25 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3 Sage Dr
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Gr: PK-3 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
White Heath Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 W High St
White Heath, IL 61884
(217) 762-8511
White Heath, IL 61884
(217) 762-8511
Gr: 4-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Monticello Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2015 E Washington St
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Gr: 6-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Monticello High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Sage Dr
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Gr: 9-12 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Monticello CUSD 25 School District?
Monticello CUSD 25 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,707 students.
What is the rank of Monticello CUSD 25 School District?
Monticello CUSD 25 School District is ranked #169 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Monticello CUSD 25 School District?
92% of Monticello CUSD 25 School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monticello CUSD 25 School District?
Monticello CUSD 25 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Monticello CUSD 25 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,725 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
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