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4 schools in Centralia SD 135

Illinois · 1,068 students · 1 city

Public-school enrollment inside Centralia SD 135 comes to roughly 1,068 students across 4 schools (3 elementary and 1 middle).

7-year change in Centralia SD 135

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,068
-237 (-18%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
-2 (-33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
56%
was 65%
% Hispanic
6%
was 4%
% Black
21%
was 17%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Centralia Jr High SchoolCentraliaMiddle04-08559
Schiller Elem SchoolCentraliaElementaryPK-01270
Jordan Elem SchoolCentraliaElementary02-03228
Centralia Pre-Kindergarten CtrCentraliaElementaryPK-PK11

About Centralia SD 135

Centralia SD 135 is a low-population Illinois school district running 4 campuses with combined enrollment near 1,068.

On the school-mix side, Centralia SD 135 is made up of 3 elementary and 1 middle.

Average enrollment per school in Centralia SD 135 is about 267, noticeably below the Illinois average of roughly 480.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 18%: 1,305 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,068 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 6 to 4 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 65% to 56% over the same window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Centralia SD 135 discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Centralia SD 135 run?
Centralia SD 135 has 4 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 1,068 students in Illinois.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Centralia SD 135?
Centralia SD 135 includes 3 elementary, 1 middle schools.
What is the largest school in Centralia SD 135?
Centralia Jr High School is the largest public school in Centralia SD 135 by enrollment, with approximately 559 students.
What grade levels does Centralia SD 135 serve?
Centralia SD 135 schools serve students from pre-K through grade 8, across 4 campuses.