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McLean County Public Schools

McLean County, Illinois

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

60

public schools

Total Enrollment

24,046

students

School Districts

9

districts

Directory guide

How to use the McLean 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.

District shape

McLean County has 9 district entries. McLean County USD 5 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 26 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 14 listed communities. Bloomington has the most listed schools, with 19 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 30 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

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

4 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

60

in McLean County

Reported Enrollment

24,046

60 schools reporting

School Districts

9

districts

Charter Schools

1

2% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary30
Middle11
High17
Other2

9 School Districts in McLean County

McLean County USD 5

26 schools
12,409 students

Bloomington SD 87

9 schools
4,963 students

Tri Valley CUSD 3

3 schools
1,095 students

ISU Laboratory Schools

2 schools
1,045 students

Heyworth CUSD 4

2 schools
898 students

LeRoy CUSD 2

3 schools
778 students

Ridgeview CUSD 19

3 schools
532 students

Lexington CUSD 7

3 schools
489 students

DeWitt/Livingstn/Logan/McLean ROE

6 schools
0 students

60 Public Schools in McLean County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 4 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 60 matching schools

Normal Community High School

McLean County USD 5

Normal, 61761 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,131 students

Normal Community West High School

McLean County USD 5

Normal, 61761 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,628 students

Bloomington High School

Bloomington SD 87

Bloomington, 61701 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,503 students

Bloomington Jr High School

Bloomington SD 87

Bloomington, 61701 / City: Small

Profile6–8Middle1,006 students

Kingsley Jr High School

McLean County USD 5

Normal, 61761 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle753 students

Evans Junior High School

McLean County USD 5

Bloomington, 61704 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle742 students

Parkside Jr High School

McLean County USD 5

Normal, 61761 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle641 students

University High School

ISU Laboratory Schools

Normal, 61790 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only9–12High620 students

Benjamin Elem School

McLean County USD 5

Bloomington, 61705 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary613 students

Chiddix Jr High School

McLean County USD 5

Normal, 61761 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle594 students

Grove Elementary School

McLean County USD 5

Normal, 61761 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyKG–5Primary513 students

Olympia High School

Olympia CUSD 16

Stanford, 61774 / Rural: Distant

Listed only9–12High503 students

Heyworth Elem School

Heyworth CUSD 4

Heyworth, 61745 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–6Primary490 students

Oakland Elementary School

Bloomington SD 87

Bloomington, 61701 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–5Primary466 students

Tri-Valley Middle School

Tri Valley CUSD 3

Downs, 61736 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only4–8Middle463 students

Northpoint Elementary School

McLean County USD 5

Bloomington, 61704 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–5Primary456 students

LeRoy Elementary School

LeRoy CUSD 2

Le Roy, 61752 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–6Primary435 students

Prairieland Elementary School

McLean County USD 5

Normal, 61761 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyKG–5Primary433 students

Colene Hoose Elem School

McLean County USD 5

Normal, 61761 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyKG–5Primary430 students

Thomas Metcalf School

ISU Laboratory Schools

Normal, 61790 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–8Primary425 students

McLean County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which McLean 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 McLean County public school directory?

The directory lists 60 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 McLean 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 McLean 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 McLean County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 4 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 McLean 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 McLean 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.

← Back to McLean County Education OverviewCounty school score: 76/100

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.