Total enrollment
588
-96 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Lewistown
Illinois · Public K-12
Public schools in Lewistown number 3 per the latest NCES data, with about 588 students enrolled, an average school size of 196.
7-year change in Lewistown
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
-1 (-33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
96%
was 98%
% Hispanic
0%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elem School | Elementary | PK-06 | 326 |
| Lewistown Jr/Sr High School | High | 07-12 | 262 |
| New Horizons | Elementary | M-M | · |
About Lewistown
Lewistown, Illinois is home to 3 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 588 students. By school count, it is a sparse city.
For a sense of the school types, the city covers 2 elementary, and 1 high.
Average school size in Lewistown is around 196 students, 59% lower than the Illinois average of about 480.
Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 588 students, declined 14% from the 684 reported in SY 2017-18. Lewistown now counts 2 public schools, down from 3 in SY 2017-18.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Lewistown discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.