Piatt County Schools & Education
Piatt County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
66/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
89.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
89.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,561
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
66/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#39
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Piatt County
Measured School Summary
Piatt County performs at an average level with a school score of 66/100 and a solid graduation rate of 89.9%.
Funding Context
Piatt County spends $9,561 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 5% above the Illinois average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Piatt County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
14 public schools and 4 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
66/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #39 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
89.9%
1.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,561
$311 above the state average
School coverage
14
4 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Piatt County has 14 public schools across 4 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Piatt County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Piatt County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#39
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Monticello CUSD 25
Elementary to high school visible
1,665 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Cerro Gordo CUSD 100
Elementary and high visible
460 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Bement CUSD 5
Elementary to high school visible
294 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Deland-Weldon CUSD 57
Elementary to high school visible
173 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Monticello CUSD 25 is the largest listed district slice, with 4 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Piatt County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Piatt County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Piatt County, Illinois
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Piatt County's Rural Education Hub
Four school districts oversee 14 public schools in Piatt County, providing education for 3,038 students. The system is well-balanced with six elementary, four middle, and four high schools distributed across the region. The infrastructure is primarily rural, reflecting the county's open spaces and tight-knit communities.
Monticello CUSD 25 Anchors the County
Monticello CUSD 25 is the largest district by far, educating 1,665 students across four different schools. The county maintains a traditional educational model with no charter schools currently in operation. Smaller districts like Bement CUSD 5 and Deland-Weldon CUSD 57 offer intimate learning environments for fewer than 300 students each.
Intimate Rural Schools and Small Classes
With 11 of its 14 schools situated in rural locales, the county offers a classic country school experience. The average school size is just 217 students, though Washington School in Monticello serves a larger cohort of 549 children. This mix provides families with the choice between tiny rural campuses and more robust town-based facilities.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Piatt County
Reported Enrollment
3,038
14 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Piatt County
Monticello CUSD 25
Cerro Gordo CUSD 100
Bement CUSD 5
Deland-Weldon CUSD 57
14 Public Schools in Piatt County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington School | Record | Monticello CUSD 25 | Monticello, 61856Town: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 549 |
| Monticello High School | Record | Monticello CUSD 25 | Monticello, 61856Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 476 |
| Monticello Middle School | Record | Monticello CUSD 25 | Monticello, 61856Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 379 |
| White Heath Elem School | Record | Monticello CUSD 25 | White Heath, 61884Rural: Fringe | 4–5 | Primary | 261 |
| Cerro Gordo Elem School | Record | Cerro Gordo CUSD 100 | Cerro Gordo, 61818Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 239 |
| Atwood-Hammond Grade School | Record | Arthur CUSD 305 | Atwood, 61913Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 236 |
| Cerro Gordo Jr and Sr High Sch | Record | Cerro Gordo CUSD 100 | Cerro Gordo, 61818Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 221 |
| Blue Ridge Intermediate-Jr HS | Record | Blue Ridge CUSD 18 | Mansfield, 61854Rural: Distant | 4–8 | Middle | 210 |
| Bement Elementary School | Record | Bement CUSD 5 | Bement, 61813Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 140 |
| Deland-Weldon Elem School | Record | Deland-Weldon CUSD 57 | Weldon, 61882Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 105 |
| Bement High School | Record | Bement CUSD 5 | Bement, 61813Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 81 |
| Bement Middle School | Record | Bement CUSD 5 | Bement, 61813Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 73 |
| Deland-Weldon High School | Record | Deland-Weldon CUSD 57 | De Land, 61839Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 47 |
| Deland-Weldon Middle School | Record | Deland-Weldon CUSD 57 | Weldon, 61882Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 21 |
Monticello Middle School
Monticello CUSD 25
Monticello, 61856 / Town: Distant
White Heath Elem School
Monticello CUSD 25
White Heath, 61884 / Rural: Fringe
Cerro Gordo Elem School
Cerro Gordo CUSD 100
Cerro Gordo, 61818 / Rural: Distant
Atwood-Hammond Grade School
Arthur CUSD 305
Atwood, 61913 / Rural: Distant
Cerro Gordo Jr and Sr High Sch
Cerro Gordo CUSD 100
Cerro Gordo, 61818 / Rural: Distant
Blue Ridge Intermediate-Jr HS
Blue Ridge CUSD 18
Mansfield, 61854 / Rural: Distant
Deland-Weldon Elem School
Deland-Weldon CUSD 57
Weldon, 61882 / Rural: Distant
Deland-Weldon High School
Deland-Weldon CUSD 57
De Land, 61839 / Rural: Distant
Deland-Weldon Middle School
Deland-Weldon CUSD 57
Weldon, 61882 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,561
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Piatt County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Piatt County, Illinois?
Four school districts oversee 14 public schools in Piatt County, providing education for 3,038 students. The system is well-balanced with six elementary, four middle, and four high schools distributed across the region. The infrastructure is primarily rural, reflecting the county's open spaces and tight-knit communities.
What are the major school districts in Piatt County, Illinois?
Monticello CUSD 25 is the largest district by far, educating 1,665 students across four different schools. The county maintains a traditional educational model with no charter schools currently in operation. Smaller districts like Bement CUSD 5 and Deland-Weldon CUSD 57 offer intimate learning environments for fewer than 300 students each.
What is the school experience like in Piatt County?
With 11 of its 14 schools situated in rural locales, the county offers a classic country school experience. The average school size is just 217 students, though Washington School in Monticello serves a larger cohort of 549 children. This mix provides families with the choice between tiny rural campuses and more robust town-based facilities.
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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.