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5 schools in Mt Zion CUSD 3

Illinois · 2,427 students · 1 city

Mt Zion CUSD 3 runs 5 public K-12 schools per the latest NCES data, with combined enrollment near 2,427 and an average school size of 485.

7-year change in Mt Zion CUSD 3

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,427
+36 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
90%
was 92%
% Hispanic
2%
was 2%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Mt Zion High SchoolMount ZionHigh09-12762
Mt Zion Intermediate SchoolMount ZionMiddle04-06557
Mt Zion Jr High SchoolMount ZionMiddle07-08378
McGaughey Elem SchoolMount ZionElementaryPK-01371
Mt Zion Elem SchoolMount ZionElementary02-03359

About Mt Zion CUSD 3

As a low-population district in Illinois, Mt Zion CUSD 3 hosts 2,427 students across 5 schools.

On the school-mix side, Mt Zion CUSD 3 is built around 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high school.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment stayed largely flat: 2,391 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,427 in SY 2024-25.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Mt Zion CUSD 3 discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Mt Zion CUSD 3 run?
Mt Zion CUSD 3 has 5 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 2,427 students in Illinois.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Mt Zion CUSD 3?
Mt Zion CUSD 3 includes 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school in Mt Zion CUSD 3?
Mt Zion High School is the largest public school in Mt Zion CUSD 3 by enrollment, with approximately 762 students.
What grade levels does Mt Zion CUSD 3 serve?
Mt Zion CUSD 3 schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 5 campuses.