Macon County Public Schools
Macon County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
41
public schools
Total Enrollment
14,825
students
School Districts
9
districts
How to use the Macon County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Illinois; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Macon County has 9 district entries. Decatur SD 61 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 17 schools.
School records are spread across 11 listed communities. Decatur has the most listed schools, with 22 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 19 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
2 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
41
in Macon County
Reported Enrollment
14,825
41 schools reporting
School Districts
9
districts
Charter Schools
1
2% of total
School Level Breakdown
9 School Districts in Macon County
Decatur SD 61
Mt Zion CUSD 3
Maroa Forsyth CUSD 2
Warrensburg-Latham CUSD 11
Meridian CUSD 15
Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1
Sangamon Valley CUSD 9
Macon-Piatt Spec Educ Jnt Agr
Macon/Piatt ROE
41 Public Schools in Macon County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 41 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacArthur High School | Profile | Decatur SD 61 | Decatur, 62522City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,105 |
| Eisenhower High School | Profile | Decatur SD 61 | Decatur, 62521City: Small | 9–12 | High | 934 |
| Mt Zion High School | Listed only | Mt Zion CUSD 3 | Mount Zion, 62549Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 763 |
| Montessori Academy for Peace | Listed only | Decatur SD 61 | Decatur, 62521City: Small | PK–8 | Primary | 697 |
| Johns Hill Magnet School | Listed only | Decatur SD 61 | Decatur, 62521City: Small | KG–8 | Primary | 643 |
| Maroa-Forsyth Grade School | Listed only | Maroa Forsyth CUSD 2 | Forsyth, 62535Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 596 |
| Hope Academy | Listed only | Decatur SD 61 | Decatur, 62521City: Small | KG–8 | Primary | 563 |
| Dennis Lab School | Listed only | Decatur SD 61 | Decatur, 62522City: Small | PK–8 | Primary | 551 |
| Mt Zion Intermediate School | Listed only | Mt Zion CUSD 3 | Mount Zion, 62549Rural: Fringe | 3–6 | Primary | 534 |
| Parsons Elementary School | Listed only | Decatur SD 61 | Decatur, 62526City: Small | KG–6 | Primary | 462 |
| Stephen Decatur Middle School | Listed only | Decatur SD 61 | Decatur, 62526City: Small | 7–8 | Middle | 459 |
| Franklin Grove Elem School | Listed only | Decatur SD 61 | Decatur, 62526City: Small | KG–6 | Primary | 458 |
| Meridian Elem School | Listed only | Meridian CUSD 15 | Blue Mound, 62513Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 456 |
| Argenta-Oreana Elementary School | Listed only | Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 | Oreana, 62554Suburb: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 446 |
| Warrensburg-Latham Elem Sch | Listed only | Warrensburg-Latham CUSD 11 | Warrensburg, 62573Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 437 |
| Mt Zion Jr High School | Listed only | Mt Zion CUSD 3 | Mount Zion, 62549Suburb: Small | 7–8 | Middle | 403 |
| American Dreamer STEM Academy | Listed only | Decatur SD 61 | Decatur, 62521City: Small | KG–8 | Primary | 391 |
| Pershing Early Learning Center | Listed only | Decatur SD 61 | Decatur, 62526City: Small | PK | Other | 389 |
| McGaughey Elem School | Listed only | Mt Zion CUSD 3 | Mount Zion, 62549Suburb: Small | PK–2 | Primary | 382 |
| Muffley Elem School | Listed only | Decatur SD 61 | Decatur, 62521City: Small | KG–6 | Primary | 368 |
MacArthur High School
Decatur SD 61
Decatur, 62522 / City: Small
Eisenhower High School
Decatur SD 61
Decatur, 62521 / City: Small
Mt Zion High School
Mt Zion CUSD 3
Mount Zion, 62549 / Suburb: Small
Montessori Academy for Peace
Decatur SD 61
Decatur, 62521 / City: Small
Johns Hill Magnet School
Decatur SD 61
Decatur, 62521 / City: Small
Maroa-Forsyth Grade School
Maroa Forsyth CUSD 2
Forsyth, 62535 / Rural: Fringe
Hope Academy
Decatur SD 61
Decatur, 62521 / City: Small
Dennis Lab School
Decatur SD 61
Decatur, 62522 / City: Small
Mt Zion Intermediate School
Mt Zion CUSD 3
Mount Zion, 62549 / Rural: Fringe
Parsons Elementary School
Decatur SD 61
Decatur, 62526 / City: Small
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Decatur SD 61
Decatur, 62526 / City: Small
Franklin Grove Elem School
Decatur SD 61
Decatur, 62526 / City: Small
Meridian Elem School
Meridian CUSD 15
Blue Mound, 62513 / Rural: Distant
Argenta-Oreana Elementary School
Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1
Oreana, 62554 / Suburb: Small
Warrensburg-Latham Elem Sch
Warrensburg-Latham CUSD 11
Warrensburg, 62573 / Rural: Fringe
Mt Zion Jr High School
Mt Zion CUSD 3
Mount Zion, 62549 / Suburb: Small
American Dreamer STEM Academy
Decatur SD 61
Decatur, 62521 / City: Small
Pershing Early Learning Center
Decatur SD 61
Decatur, 62526 / City: Small
McGaughey Elem School
Mt Zion CUSD 3
Mount Zion, 62549 / Suburb: Small
Muffley Elem School
Decatur SD 61
Decatur, 62521 / City: Small
Macon County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Macon County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Illinois. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Macon County public school directory?
The directory lists 41 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Macon County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Macon County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Macon County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 2 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Macon County?
Start with the 9 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Macon County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.