| 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 |
| Eureka Community Unit District 140 | Carlock | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 1,528 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Lexington Community Unit School District 7 | Lexington | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 489 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Heyworth Community Unit School District 4 | Heyworth | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 898 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Olympia Community Unit School District 16 | Danvers | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 1,759 | 5 | PK–12 | 3 |
| El Paso-Gridley Community Unit School District 11 | Gridley | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 1,201 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| McLean County Unit School District 5 | Bloomington | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 12,409 | 26 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Blue Ridge Community Unit School District 18 | Bellflower | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 670 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 | Chenoa | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 1,725 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
| 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 28,047 students across 72 schools. The largest is McLean County Unit School District 5 with 12,409 students. Districts here average 6.2/10, above the Illinois average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in McLean County, Illinois
McLean County has 12 public school districts covering 25 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 (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 McLean County, IL?
12 school districts serve zip codes in McLean 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 McLean County, IL?
Of the districts serving McLean County, Tri-Valley Community Unit School District 3 has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 95th 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.