For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 897 students in Centralia, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Centralia, IL are Safe School Program Centralia, Centralia High School and Centralia Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Centralia, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Centralia have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Centralia, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 65%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Centralia High School, with 65% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Centralia, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Safe School Program Centralia
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
501 N Elm St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 918-2733
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 918-2733
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Centralia High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2100 E Calumet St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-7391
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-7391
Grades: 9-12
| 897 students
Rank: #33.
Centralia Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 N Elm St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 918-2733
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 918-2733
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Centralia, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Centralia Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
9330 Shattuc Rd
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-4111
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-4111
Grades: 12
| n/a students
900 S Pine St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Grades: 5-8
| 534 students
1101 S Locust St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Grades: K
| 130 students
Hudelson Education Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
P.O. Box 548,
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-9312
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-9312
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
200 South Pine St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-7120
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-7120
Grades: 4
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Centralia, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Centralia, IL include Safe School Program Centralia, Centralia High School and Centralia Alternative School.
How many public high schools are located in Centralia?
3 public high schools are located in Centralia.
What is the racial composition of students in Centralia?
Centralia public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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