| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscola Community Unit School District 301 | Tuscola | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 948 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Arthur Community Unit School District 305 | Arthur | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 1,008 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Villa Grove Community Unit School District 302 | Camargo | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 654 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Arcola Consolidated Unit School District 306 | Arcola | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 697 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Oakland Community Unit School District 5 | Hindsboro | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 252 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Shiloh Community Unit School District 1 | Murdock | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 371 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Douglas County compares
Together they enroll 3,930 students across 16 schools. The largest is Arthur Community Unit School District 305 with 1,008 students. Districts here average 4.0/10, below the Illinois average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Douglas County, Illinois
Douglas County has 6 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Douglas County is Tuscola Community Unit School District 301 (7/10). 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 Douglas County, IL?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Douglas 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 Douglas County, IL?
Of the districts serving Douglas County, Tuscola Community Unit School District 301 has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 65th 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.