Illinois›Macon County›Decatur
Best Schools in Decatur, Illinois
Compare 15 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
15
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
7,840
Total Students
Across Decatur
17.8:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
15 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score0%
ELA Assessment Score7%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)2 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)11 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)2 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,059 students at Macarthur High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 13:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Dennis Lab School
publicmiddleK-8
300 Meadow Terrace Pl, Decatur, IL 62521
1
Rating
Students
579
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
4%
Math Proficiency
0%
Franklin Grove Elem School
publicmiddleK-6
2440 N Summit Ave, Decatur, IL 62526
1
Rating
Students
461
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
2%
Math Proficiency
0%
Montessori Academy For Peace
publicmiddlePK-8
4735 E Cantrell St, Decatur, IL 62521
1
Rating
Students
586
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
0%
Muffley Elem School
publicmiddleK-6
88 S Country Club Rd, Decatur, IL 62521
1
Rating
Students
386
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
American Dreamer Stem Academy
publicmiddleK-8
2115 S Taylor Rd, Decatur, IL 62521
1
Rating
Students
423
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
3%
Math Proficiency
0%
South Shores Elem School
publicmiddleK-6
2500 S Franklin Street Rd, Decatur, IL 62521
1
Rating
Students
335
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Eisenhower High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1200 S 16Th St, Decatur, IL 62521
1
Rating
Students
909
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
0%
Macarthur High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1499 W Grand Ave, Decatur, IL 62522
1
Rating
Students
1,059
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
0%
Parsons Elementary School
publicmiddleK-6
3591 N Macarthur Rd, Decatur, IL 62526
1
Rating
Students
505
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
8%
Math Proficiency
0%
Michael E Baum Elem School
publicmiddleK-6
801 S Lake Ridge Ave, Decatur, IL 62521
1
Rating
Students
313
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Stephen Decatur Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
1 Educational Park, Decatur, IL 62526
1
Rating
Students
413
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
3%
Math Proficiency
0%
Robertson Charter School
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
2240 E Geddes Ave, Decatur, IL 62526
1
Rating
Students
327
Student-Teacher
29:1
ELA Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
0%
Johns Hill Magnet School
publicmiddleK-8
1025 E Johns Ave, Decatur, IL 62521
1
Rating
Students
627
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hope Academy
publicmiddleK-8
955 N Illinois St, Decatur, IL 62521
1
Rating
Students
501
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
2%
Math Proficiency
0%
Pershing Early Learning Center
publicelementaryPK-PK
2912 N University Ave, Decatur, IL 62526
0
Rating
Students
416
Student-Teacher
26:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Decatur
Decatur, Illinois is home to 15 schools serving over 7,840 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Decatur, Illinois?
There are 15 schools in Decatur, serving 7,840 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Decatur?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Decatur include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Decatur?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Decatur is 17.8:1.