2019 Best Schools in Champaign CountyAbout this List

University of Illinois High School

• Public School
• Urbana, IL
• 8-12
• 151

Alum: Uni High was a unique experience in every sense of the word. The first thing someone entering the building would pick up on would be disorder. The lockers are all strewn wide open, the walls are covered in thousands of handprints from a hundred years of alumni, the din of whooping students scattered and clumped throughout the hallways. It’s a different experience for sure, and as a whole I would say I really appreciated my time there. At the same time, it’s far from perfect. The teachers are amazing at what they do, instilling a deeper understanding and sharing their passion with students. The students are also a great mix of bright and talented people, each with their own skills. However, the way classes are taught don’t prepare students for AP exams, and being surrounded by bright talented students can be demoralizing sometimes. At the same time, Uni always challenged me to be better, and I have no regrets about spending my high school years there!
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• A+

• 324 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The High School of St. Thomas More

• Private School
• Champaign, IL
• 9-12
• 40

Junior: I really like St. Thomas More! The atmosphere is very welcoming, and the school is small which creates a great family environment. Our academics are high and we have some impressive athletics as well.
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• A+

• 307 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mahomet-Seymour High School

• Mahomet-Seymour Community Unit School District No. 3, IL
• 9-12
• 117

Senior: Mahomet has been an awesome experience because the teaching is second to none, but even better is the small town feel! Everyone knows everyone and I’m able to grow relationships with many of those around me. It makes the learning atmosphere around me so much more comfortable and fun!
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• A

• 972 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Judah Christian School

• Private School
• Champaign, IL
• PK, K-12
• 33

Alum: Judah Christian is an amazing school that finds an excellent balance on how to incorporate faith into the modern school. I was there for 13 years for my education, and they nurtured my mind as well as my soul. I was admitted to the University of Illinois in Electrical Engineering, and I was prepare for the challenges that faced me there academically and personally.
Read 33 Reviews

• A-

• 550 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mahomet-Seymour Junior High School

• Mahomet-Seymour Community Unit School District No. 3, IL
• 6-8
• 1

• A-

• 677 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

St. Joseph-Ogden High School

• Public School
• Saint Joseph, IL
• 9-12
• 122

Alum: It was a good school overall, I just think that there are a few things that could be changed. The focus on sports over academics is one of the things I would want changed. In my experience, there were teachers who were also sports coaches that gave the "star players" free extra credit so they would be able to play in the big game when the rest of us students were too busy struggling and they were getting alone better just because they were in that sport.
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• A-

• 470 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Central High School

• Champaign Community Unit School District No. 4, IL
• 9-12
• 58

Alum: Administration wasn't very involved with the students or fixing problems-especially bullying. The diversity is the main reason why I gave it 4 stars because it opened my eyes to various other viewpoints and social issues. Many people I know who attended private schools are ignorant to the problems minorities have to face.
Read 58 Reviews

• A-

• 1,217 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bottenfield Elementary School

• Champaign Community Unit School District No. 4, IL
• K-5

• A-

• 479 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Prairieview-Ogden Junior High School

• Prairieview-Ogden Community Consolidated School District No. 197, IL
• 7-8

• A-

• 48 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lincoln Trail Elementary School

• Mahomet-Seymour Community Unit School District No. 3, IL
• 3-5

• B+

• 688 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Vernon L. Barkstall Elementary School

• Champaign Community Unit School District No. 4, IL
• K-5
• 1

• B+

• 485 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Prairieview-Ogden South Elementary School

• Prairieview-Ogden Community Consolidated School District No. 197, IL
• K-6

• B+

• 128 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Carrie Busey Elementary School

• Champaign Community Unit School District No. 4, IL
• K-5
• 1

• B+

• 451 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Gifford Grade School

• Public School
• Gifford, IL
• K-8

• B+

• 205 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

St. Joseph Middle School

• St. Joseph Community Consolidated School District No. 169, IL
• 5-8
• 6

High School Senior: The building is extremely easy to navigate. There is one long hallway with a separate section for each grade level. The teachers, coaches, and administration are excellent. The office secretaries are very friendly. Students have the option of the lunch provided in the cafeteria or choosing foods from the salad bar if they do not bring a lunch with them.
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• B+

• 385 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Centennial High School

• Champaign Community Unit School District No. 4, IL
• 9-12
• 202

Senior: Centennial is very open-minded and accepting of people of almost all kinds of backgrounds. The teachers are very involved with students and really do try to make a good impact on their lives. Of course there are some teachers here that have extremely high expectations from students, but overall my experience has been positive with teachers. From what I have experienced, a lot of ignorance have come from students who believe they know everything and don't need to respect people although people respect them. The bathrooms are very poorly maintained, stall doors often do not close all the way or lock, and the water pressure is always messed up.
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• B

• 1,421 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Dr. Howard Elementary School

• Champaign Community Unit School District No. 4, IL
• K-5

• B

• 345 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Unity East Elementary School

• Tolono Community Unit School District No. 7, IL
• PK, K-5

• B

• 297 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Heritage High School

• Heritage Community Unit School District No. 8, IL
• 9-12
• 1

Alum: I graduated from Heritage High School with many educations. There are many things that I did not knew as a freshman and now, I have more information than I thought. They have so many different varieties of classes and great teachers that kept inspiring students to be themselves. Teachers and staffs have always brighten students’ smiles!
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• B

• 158 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Urbana High School

• Urbana School District No. 116, IL
• 9-12
• 146

Junior: Good class options, mostly good teachers. Excellent diversity (very liberal), excellent student culture, good amount of sports options and stellar facility, even though we aren't *that* good at football. Overall, a good experience!
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• B

• 1,068 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Rantoul Township High School

• Public School
• Rantoul, IL
• 9-12
• 53

Senior: Rantoul Township High School is one of the best schools in the area. There are many choices for classes from art classes to child care & home ec classes to zoology and advanced science classes. The administration is very invested in each student so that they can achieve the best they can. The teachers care about the students and help then to become the best they can be. There is also a diverse student body including international study abroad students. RTHS helps its students prepare for college and beyond. The school also have a very active music program which includes jazz band, concert band, marching band, concert choir, women's chorale, madrigals, and show choir. The school also has an active sports program for both boys and girls which includes football, basketball, wrestling, golf, soccer, weight lifting, baseball and track. For a small town school this is one of the best in the area.
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• B

• 757 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Leal Elementary School

• Urbana School District No. 116, IL
• K-5

• B

• 437 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Heritage Elementary School - Homer

• Heritage Community Unit School District No. 8, IL
• K-8

• B

• 300 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

South Side Elementary School

• Champaign Community Unit School District No. 4, IL
• K-5

• B

• 303 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Washington Elementary School

• Champaign Community Unit School District No. 4, IL
• K-5

• B

• 416 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio