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15 schools in Centralia

Illinois · Public K-12

Centralia, Illinois runs a public-school system of 15 campuses with combined enrollment around 2,747 (11 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high).

7-year change in Centralia

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,747
-549 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
10
-6 (-37%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
68%
was 76%
% Hispanic
6%
was 4%
% Black
13%
was 11%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Bridges Learning CenterElementaryM-M·
Central City Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08276
Centralia Alternative SchoolHigh07-120
Centralia High SchoolHigh09-12887
Centralia Jr High SchoolMiddle04-08559
Centralia Pre-Kindergarten CtrElementaryPK-PK11
Grand Prairie Elem SchoolElementaryKG-0863
Hoyleton Education CenterElementaryM-M·
Jordan Elem SchoolElementary02-03228
Kaskaskia Education CenterElementaryM-M·
North Wamac Grade SchoolElementaryKG-08122
Raccoon Cons Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08204
Safe School Program CentraliaHigh06-120
Schiller Elem SchoolElementaryPK-01270
Willow Grove Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08127

About Centralia

Public education in Centralia, Illinois runs across 15 schools that teaches roughly 2,747 students. By footprint, Centralia sits in the mid-sized bracket.

In terms of grade levels, the city spans 11 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high.

Average school size in Centralia is around 183 students, 62% below the Illinois average of about 480.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Centralia has fell 17% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,296 students to 2,747. Centralia now counts 10 public schools, down from 16 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 76% to 68%.

On allk12, the community for Centralia discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Centralia, Illinois?
There are 15 public K-12 schools in Centralia, with a combined enrollment of about 2,747.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Centralia?
Centralia has 11 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Centralia?
Centralia High School is the largest public school in Centralia by enrollment, with approximately 887 students.
What school districts serve Centralia?
Centralia is served by 9 public school districts, including Kaskaskia Spec Educ District, Central City SD 133, Centralia SD 135, Grand Prairie CCSD 6, North Wamac SD 186 and 4 others.
What grade levels do public schools in Centralia cover?
Public schools in Centralia serve students from pre-K through grade 12.