| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 | Batchtown | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 522 | 2 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Brussels Community Unit School District 42 | Brussels | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 97 | 2 | K–12 | 2 |
How Calhoun County compares
Together they enroll 619 students across 4 schools. The largest is Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 with 522 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the Illinois average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 5/10.
School Districts in Calhoun County, Illinois
Calhoun County has 2 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Calhoun County is Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 (5/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (IAR 2023–24), ranked against all districts in Illinois. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Calhoun County, IL?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Calhoun County, IL. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Calhoun County, IL?
Of the districts serving Calhoun County, Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 has the highest rating on this site at 5/10. That places it in the 43rd percentile among Illinois school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Illinois reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Illinois and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Illinois only, never across state lines.