Schools in Decatur, Illinois (2025)
15 schools · 7,840 students · 14 public, 1 charter · median Enrollment 461.
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Ranked schools in Decatur
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Illinois.
- 129Montessori Academy for PeaceDecatur · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 586 students
- 223Johns Hill Magnet SchoolDecatur · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 627 students
- 314Dennis Lab SchoolDecatur · Public Elementary10% Math proficiency · 579 students
- 413Eisenhower High SchoolDecatur · Public High8% Math proficiency · 909 students
- 513MacArthur High SchoolDecatur · Public High11% Math proficiency · 1,059 students
- 613Hope AcademyDecatur · Public Elementary0.5% Math proficiency · 501 students
- 712American Dreamer STEM AcademyDecatur · Public Elementary2.5% Math proficiency · 423 students
- 812Robertson Charter SchoolDecatur · Charter Elementary2% Math proficiency · 327 students
- 911Parsons Elementary SchoolDecatur · Public Elementary7.5% Math proficiency · 505 students
- 1010Muffley Elem SchoolDecatur · Public Elementary2% Math proficiency · 386 students
- 119Michael E Baum Elem SchoolDecatur · Public Elementary7.5% Math proficiency · 313 students
- 129Stephen Decatur Middle SchoolDecatur · Public Middle4% Math proficiency · 413 students
- 139South Shores Elem SchoolDecatur · Public Elementary2.5% Math proficiency · 335 students
- 148Franklin Grove Elem SchoolDecatur · Public Elementary2.5% Math proficiency · 461 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montessori Academy for Peace Decatur · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 29.2 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 586 |
| 2 | Johns Hill Magnet School Decatur · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 23.0 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 627 |
| 3 | Dennis Lab School Decatur · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 14.2 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 579 |
| 4 | Eisenhower High School Decatur · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 13.3 Lower 50% | 8% Math proficiency | 909 |
| 5 | MacArthur High School Decatur · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 12.9 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 1,059 |
| 6 | Hope Academy Decatur · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 12.5 Lower 50% | 0.5% Math proficiency | 501 |
| 7 | American Dreamer STEM Academy Decatur · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 11.9 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 423 |
| 8 | Robertson Charter School Decatur · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 11.6 Lower 50% | 2% Math proficiency | 327 |
| 9 | Parsons Elementary School Decatur · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 11.3 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 505 |
| 10 | Muffley Elem School Decatur · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 10.0 Lower 50% | 2% Math proficiency | 386 |
| 11 | Michael E Baum Elem School Decatur · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 9.3 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 313 |
| 12 | Stephen Decatur Middle School Decatur · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 9.0 Lower 50% | 4% Math proficiency | 413 |
| 13 | South Shores Elem School Decatur · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 8.7 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 335 |
| 14 | Franklin Grove Elem School Decatur · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 7.6 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 461 |
Other schools in Decatur
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Decatur?
Montessori Academy for Peace is the highest-ranked school in Decatur with a Success Index (US) of 29.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Decatur?
Decatur has 15 schools (11 elementary, 2 high, 1 middle, 1 other) educating 7,840 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Decatur?
The median Enrollment across schools in Decatur is 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.