For the 2025 school year, there are 40 public schools serving 14,698 students in Macon County, IL (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,637 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Macon County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Macon County, IL are Garfield Learning Academy, Mt Zion Elementary School and Mt Zion High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macon County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Macon County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Macon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garfield Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 Meadow Terrace Pl, Dianne
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3361
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3361
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Mt Zion Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
725 W Main St
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-3631
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-3631
Grades: 2-3
| 347 students
Rank: #33.
Mt Zion High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
305 S Henderson St
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2363
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2363
Grades: 9-12
| 778 students
Rank: #44.
Maroa-forsyth Grade School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
641 E Shafer St
Forsyth, IL 62535
(217) 877-2023
Forsyth, IL 62535
(217) 877-2023
Grades: PK-5
| 600 students
Rank: #55.
Mt Zion Jr High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
315 S Henderson St
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2369
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2369
Grades: 7-8
| 402 students
Rank: #66.
Warrensburg-latham Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 N West St
Warrensburg, IL 62573
(217) 672-3612
Warrensburg, IL 62573
(217) 672-3612
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #77.
Mt Zion Intermediate School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 S Henderson St
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2921
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2921
Grades: 4-6
| 521 students
Rank: #88.
Maroa-forsyth Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 S Cedar St
Maroa, IL 61756
(217) 794-5115
Maroa, IL 61756
(217) 794-5115
Grades: 6-8
| 250 students
Rank: #99.
Maroa-forsyth Senior High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
610 W Washington St
Maroa, IL 61756
(217) 794-3463
Maroa, IL 61756
(217) 794-3463
Grades: 9-12
| 353 students
Rank: #1010.
Argenta-oreana Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 W South St
Oreana, IL 62554
(217) 468-2121
Oreana, IL 62554
(217) 468-2121
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #1111.
Warrensburg-latham High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
427 W North St
Warrensburg, IL 62573
(217) 672-3531
Warrensburg, IL 62573
(217) 672-3531
Grades: 9-12
| 318 students
Rank: #1212.
Meridian Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
509 S Lewis St
Blue Mound, IL 62513
(217) 692-2535
Blue Mound, IL 62513
(217) 692-2535
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #1313.
Sangamon Valley Primary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1095 N Meridian
Harristown, IL 62537
(217) 963-2621
Harristown, IL 62537
(217) 963-2621
Grades: PK-2
| 159 students
Rank: #1414.
Meridian Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
728 S Wall St
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-3367
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-3367
Grades: 6-8
| 202 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Milligan Academy Rssp
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3900 N Neely Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3085
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3085
Grades: 6-11
| n/a students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Social-emotional Learning Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
620 E Garfield Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3310
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3310
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1717.
Warrensburg-latham Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
425 W North St
Warrensburg, IL 62573
(217) 672-3531
Warrensburg, IL 62573
(217) 672-3531
Grades: 6-8
| 217 students
Rank: #1818.
Meridian High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
728 S Wall St
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-5233
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-5233
Grades: 9-12
| 307 students
Rank: #1919.
Argenta-oreana High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Main St
Argenta, IL 62501
(217) 795-4821
Argenta, IL 62501
(217) 795-4821
Grades: 9-12
| 276 students
Rank: #2020.
Argenta-oreana Middle School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 E East St
Argenta, IL 62501
(217) 795-2163
Argenta, IL 62501
(217) 795-2163
Grades: 6-8
| 178 students
Rank: #2121.
Futures Unlimited
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3900 N Neely Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3080
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3080
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2222.
Macarthur High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 362-3152
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 362-3152
Grades: 9-12
| 1,042 students
Rank: #2323.
Johns Hill Magnet School
Magnet School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Church St
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3350
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3350
Grades: K-8
| 623 students
Rank: #2424.
Sangamon Valley High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
398 N Illinois St
Niantic, IL 62551
(217) 668-2392
Niantic, IL 62551
(217) 668-2392
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
Rank: #2525.
Eisenhower High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 S 16th St
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3100
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 936 students
Rank: #2626.
Montessori Academy For Peace
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Church St
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3390
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3390
Grades: PK-8
| 639 students
Rank: #2727.
Parsons Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Church St
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3330
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3330
Grades: K-6
| 488 students
Rank: #2828.
Robertson Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2240 E Geddes Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 428-7072
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 428-7072
Grades: PK-8
| 332 students
Rank: #2929.
Muffley Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
88 S Country Club Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3341
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3341
Grades: K-6
| 401 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Michael E Baum Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Lake Ridge Ave
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3521
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3521
Grades: K-6
| 311 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
South Shores Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Church St
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3321
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3321
Grades: K-6
| 338 students
Rank: #3232.
Franklin Grove Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Church St
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3561
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3561
Grades: K-6
| 474 students
Rank: #3333.
Dennis Lab School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 362-3511
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 362-3511
Grades: K-8
| 539 students
Rank: #3434.
American Dreamer Stem Academy
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2115 S Taylor Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3380
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3380
Grades: K-8
| 364 students
Rank: #3535.
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Educational Park
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3251
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3251
Grades: 7-8
| 467 students
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Macon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adult Teen Ged Academy (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
363 N Water
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 422-6113
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 422-6113
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 470
Argenta, IL 62501
(217) 795-2313
Argenta, IL 62501
(217) 795-2313
Grades: K
| 65 students
575 North Brush College Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 424-3184
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 424-3184
Grades: K-6
| 169 students
Decatur Area Technical Academy (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
300 East Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3071
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3071
Grades: 2-12
| 7 students
Decatur Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2310 East Mound Rd
Decatur, IL 62524
(217) 877-0353
Decatur, IL 62524
(217) 877-0353
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Durfee Magnet Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
1077 W Grand Ave
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3500
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3500
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
2115 S Taylor Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3390
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3390
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Garfield Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
300 Meadow Terrace Pl
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3275
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3275
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Heartland Region Efedual Credit High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1 College Park
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 875-7211
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 875-7211
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Heartland Technical Academy (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
300 East Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3014
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3014
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Po Box 738
Maroa, IL 61756
(217) 794-3882
Maroa, IL 61756
(217) 794-3882
Grades: 4-5
| 202 students
245 S Towson
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-5269
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-5269
Grades: PK-2
| 251 students
Middle and High marys adolescent Educational program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1800 E Lake Shore Dr
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 464-5000
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 464-5000
Grades: 1-11
| n/a students
3789 N Water St
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 424-3084
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 424-3084
Grades: 7-8
| 465 students
Po Box 200
Niantic, IL 62551
(217) 668-2221
Niantic, IL 62551
(217) 668-2221
Grades: 6-8
| 120 students
2160 W Center St
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3551
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3551
Grades: K-6
| 244 students
2610 Salem Sch Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 864-2615
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 864-2615
Grades: K-3
| 90 students
3900 N Neely Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3541
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3541
Grades: K-6
| 305 students
Sunnyside School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
303 W Mound Rd
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 424-3073
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 424-3073
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4735 E Cantrell St
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3201
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3201
Grades: 7-8
| 482 students
400 S Maffit St
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 424-3205
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 424-3205
Grades: PK-6
| 331 students
620 E Garfield Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3361
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3361
Grades: K-6
| 288 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Macon County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Macon County, IL include Garfield Learning Academy, Mt Zion Elementary School and Mt Zion High School.
How many public schools are located in Macon County?
40 public schools are located in Macon County.
What percentage of students in Macon County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Macon County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Macon County?
Macon County public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Macon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Macon County include: Eisenhower High School vs. Macarthur High School, Macarthur High School vs. Eisenhower High School, Mt Zion High School vs. Maroa-forsyth Senior High School
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