| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-Valley Community Unit School District 3 | Downs | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 1,095 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Lexington Community Unit School District 7 | Lexington | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 489 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Heyworth Community Unit School District 4 | Heyworth | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 898 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Olympia Community Unit School District 16 | Armington | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 1,759 | 5 | PK–12 | 7 |
| McLean County Unit School District 5 | Bloomington | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 12,409 | 26 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Le Roy Community Unit School District 2 | Le Roy | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 778 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Ridgeview Community Unit School District 19 | Anchor | 2/10 Poor · 15th pct | 532 | 3 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Bloomington School District 87 | Bloomington | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 4,963 | 9 | PK–12 | 2 |
How McLean County compares
Together they enroll 22,923 students across 54 schools. The largest is McLean County Unit School District 5 with 12,409 students. Districts here average 5.9/10, above the Illinois average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in McLean County, Illinois
McLean County has 8 public school districts covering 24 zip codes. The top-rated district in McLean County is Tri-Valley Community Unit School District 3 (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Illinois. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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