For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,539 students in Rantoul, IL (there are , serving 195 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Rantoul, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Rantoul, IL are Pleasant Acres Elementary School, Rantoul Twp High School and Northview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rantoul, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Rantoul have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rantoul, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Acres Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1625 Short St
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5402
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5402
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Rantoul Twp High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Sheldon St
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 892-6160
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 892-6160
Grades: 9-12
| 849 students
Rank: #33.
Northview Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Sheldon St
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5403
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5403
Grades: K-5
| 241 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Broadmeadow Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Sunview Rd
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5405
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5405
Grades: K-5
| 243 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Eastlawn Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
650 N Maplewood Dr
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5404
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5404
Grades: K-4
| 260 students
Rank: #66.
J W Eater Jr High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Wabash Ave
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5401
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5401
Grades: 6-8
| 515 students
Rank: n/an/a
104 E Nightingale Ct
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5406
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5406
Grades: PK
| 134 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rise Academy At Jw Eater
Alternative School
1 Aviation Ctr
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5401
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5401
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Rantoul, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Connections - High School Level (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
200 South Century Blvd
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 892-8877
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 892-8877
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Spectrum - Longview Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
200 South Century Blvd
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 834-3559
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 834-3559
Grades: PK
| n/a students
201 S Sheldon St
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-4171
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-4171
Grades: 6-8
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rantoul, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Rantoul, IL include Pleasant Acres Elementary School, Rantoul Twp High School and Northview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rantoul?
8 public schools are located in Rantoul.
What percentage of students in Rantoul go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Rantoul are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rantoul?
Rantoul public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Rantoul are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rantoul include: Eastlawn Elementary School vs. Broadmeadow Elementary School, Broadmeadow Elementary School vs. Eastlawn Elementary School, Northview Elementary School vs. Broadmeadow Elementary School
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