For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,557 students in Rantoul, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 170 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 6% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), 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 74% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Pleasant Acres Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1625 Short St
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5402
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5402
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Rantoul Twp High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Sheldon St
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 892-6160
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 892-6160
Gr: 9-12 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Northview Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Sheldon St
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5403
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5403
Gr: K-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Broadmeadow Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Sunview Rd
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5405
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5405
Gr: K-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Eastlawn Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
650 N Maplewood Dr
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5404
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5404
Gr: K-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
J W Eater Jr High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Wabash Ave
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5401
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5401
Gr: 6-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
200 S Century Blvd
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5406
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5406
Gr: PK | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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
Gr: 5-8
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 74% 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, Northview Elementary School vs. Broadmeadow Elementary School, Broadmeadow Elementary School vs. Eastlawn Elementary School
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