2020 Best Schools in Champaign CountyAbout this List

University of Illinois High School

• Public School
• Urbana, IL
• 8-12
• 156 reviews

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

Mahomet-Seymour High School

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

Senior: Mahomet-Seymour is an excellent school academic wise. They aren't very diverse, but they have so many different clubs and sports available to students. The teachers are all wonderful, and you can tell that they truly care about their students. All teachers want to help students be the best that they can be and value that. I feel like the school is always working hard to improve, whether it's the cafeteria food, class structure, teaching style, or the building itself. Mahomet is a very safe and caring community and the school reflects that. The students push themselves to be the best that they can be. No one is scared to go to school and the teachers make every day fun!
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• A+

• 958 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The High School of Saint Thomas More

• Private School
• Champaign, IL
• 9-12
• 47 reviews

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

• 248 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mahomet-Seymour Junior High School

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

• A

• 713 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Central High School

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

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.
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• A

• 1,235 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Judah Christian School

• Private School
• Champaign, IL
• PK, K-12
• 35 reviews

Senior: I absolutely love my school. It has given me so many opportunities and helped me grow in my faith. The teachers are so loving and truly care about each and every student. From an academic standpoint, i personally think is the best education in Champaign. Our curriculum is well taught and very challenging, yet the teachers are amazing at explaining the lessons and love it when we come to them for help and explanations! Overall, I love this school and its passionate Christ- centered education and I wouldn't trade it for anything. I am proud to say that I will be graduating with a diploma from Judah Christian High School in the year 2020.
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• A

• 550 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

St. Joseph-Ogden High School

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

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-

• 468 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

St. Joseph Middle School

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

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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• A-

• 377 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lincoln Trail Elementary School

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

• A-

• 659 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Centennial High School

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

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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• A-

• 1,429 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Vernon L. Barkstall Elementary School

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

• B+

• 491 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

St. Joseph Elementary School

• St. Joseph Community Consolidated School District No. 169, IL
• PK, K-4

• B+

• 523 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Urbana High School

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

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+

• 1,104 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bottenfield Elementary School

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

• B+

• 476 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Gifford Grade School

• Public School
• Gifford, IL
• K-8

• B+

• 201 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Dr. Howard Elementary School

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

• B+

• 333 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Carrie Busey Elementary School

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

• B+

• 470 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Prairieview-Ogden Junior High School

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

• B+

• 47 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Unity West Elementary School

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

• B

• 449 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Washington Elementary School

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

• B

• 418 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Leal Elementary School

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

• B

• 407 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Prairieview-Ogden South Elementary School

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

• B

• 123 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Unity East Elementary School

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

• B

• 304 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Unity High School

• Tolono Community Unit School District No. 7, IL
• 9-12
• 104 reviews

Senior: Unity high school is by far the best high schools. This school allows you to attend all kinds of activities and school events. One of the greatest ffa chapter and sports teams the teacher set you up for college and prepare you for the real world. Teachers understand the kind of person you may be and your strengths and weaknesses. They are all understanding and when tragedy’s happens unit seven is there with you through every step of the way!
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• B

• 555 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Heritage High School

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

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

• 166 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio