For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,427 students in Mt Zion, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Mt Zion, IL are Mt Zion Elementary School, Mt Zion High School and Mt Zion Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mt Zion, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Mt Zion have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mt Zion, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt Zion Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
725 W Main St
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-3631
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-3631
Gr: 2-3 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Mt Zion High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
305 S Henderson St
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2363
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2363
Gr: 9-12 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Mt Zion Jr High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
315 S Henderson St
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2369
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2369
Gr: 7-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Mt Zion Intermediate School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 S Henderson St
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2921
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2921
Gr: 4-6 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
1320 W Main St
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2711
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2711
Gr: PK-1 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mt Zion, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Mt Zion, IL include Mt Zion Elementary School, Mt Zion High School and Mt Zion Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Mt Zion?
5 public schools are located in Mt Zion.
What is the racial composition of students in Mt Zion?
Mt Zion public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Mt Zion are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mt Zion include: Mt Zion Intermediate School vs. Mcgaughey Elementary School, Mt Zion Intermediate School vs. Mt Zion Elementary School, Mcgaughey Elementary School vs. Mt Zion Elementary School
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