| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro Community Unit School District 3 | Butler | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 1,626 | 4 | PK–12 | 8 |
| Nokomis Community Unit School District 22 | Fillmore | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 596 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Litchfield Community Unit School District 12 | Litchfield | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 1,316 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Mount Olive Community Unit School District 5 | Walshville | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 483 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Panhandle Community Unit School District 2 | Farmersville | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 445 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
How Montgomery County compares
Together they enroll 4,466 students across 18 schools. The largest is Hillsboro Community Unit School District 3 with 1,626 students. Districts here average 6.4/10, above the Illinois average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Montgomery County, Illinois
Montgomery County has 5 public school districts covering 17 zip codes. The top-rated district in Montgomery County is Hillsboro Community Unit School District 3 (8/10). 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 Montgomery County, IL?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County, IL?
Of the districts serving Montgomery County, Hillsboro Community Unit School District 3 has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 73rd 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.