Total enrollment
354
+49 (+16%) vs SY 2020-21
2 schools in Palestine CUSD 3
Illinois · 354 students · 1 city
Public K-12 education in Palestine CUSD 3 runs across 2 schools with combined enrollment of about 354 students, averaging 177 per school.
4-year change in Palestine CUSD 3
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Inside Palestine CUSD 3
Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 303 to 354 students (up 17%) and from 26 to 30 full-time teachers (up 15%), as of 2024-25.
Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palestine Grade School | Palestine | Elementary | PK-08 | 274 |
| Palestine High School | Palestine | High | 09-12 | 80 |
About Palestine CUSD 3
Palestine CUSD 3 is a sparse Illinois school district running 2 schools with combined enrollment near 354.
For a sense of the school types, Palestine CUSD 3 consists of 1 elementary and 1 high school.
Average enrollment per school in Palestine CUSD 3 is about 177, lower than the Illinois average of roughly 480.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Palestine CUSD 3 has climbed 16% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 305 students to 354.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Palestine CUSD 3 discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.