For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 567 students in Winchester CUSD 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Winchester CUSD 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
567 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Winchester CUSD 1 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#372 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
1%
29%
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
97%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,205 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,192 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,205
$22,455
Spending / Student
$16,192
$21,692
Best Winchester CUSD 1 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winchester Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
283 S Elm St
Winchester, IL 62694
(217) 742-9551
Winchester, IL 62694
(217) 742-9551
Gr: PK-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Winchester High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Cross St
Winchester, IL 62694
(217) 742-3151
Winchester, IL 62694
(217) 742-3151
Gr: 9-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Winchester CUSD 1 School District?
Winchester CUSD 1 School District manages 2 public schools serving 567 students.
What is the rank of Winchester CUSD 1 School District?
Winchester CUSD 1 School District is ranked #397 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Winchester CUSD 1 School District?
97% of Winchester CUSD 1 School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Winchester CUSD 1 School District?
Winchester CUSD 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Winchester CUSD 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,192 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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