| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Prairie Community Unit School District 103 | Blandinsville | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 612 | 4 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Macomb Community Unit School District 185 | Adair | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 2,036 | 5 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Schuyler-Industry Community Unit School District 5 | Industry | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 937 | 4 | K–12 | 1 |
| Bushnell-Prairie City Community Unit School District 170 | Bushnell | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 653 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
How McDonough County compares
Together they enroll 4,238 students across 16 schools. The largest is Macomb Community Unit School District 185 with 2,036 students. Districts here average 2.8/10, below the Illinois average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 5/10.
School Districts in McDonough County, Illinois
McDonough County has 4 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in McDonough County is West Prairie Community Unit School District 103 (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 McDonough County, IL?
4 school districts serve zip codes in McDonough 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 McDonough County, IL?
Of the districts serving McDonough County, West Prairie Community Unit School District 103 has the highest rating on this site at 5/10. That places it in the 47th 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.