Public schools in Clinton, IL
5 open public schools with an address in Clinton, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,765
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Clinton public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Clinton, IL: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,765 students, an average of 353 per school. The largest campus is Clinton High School (514 students), and the largest elementary school is Clinton Elem School (506).
Every listed school belongs to Clinton CUSD 15. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 53% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Clinton
Elementary schools in Clinton
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Elem School Clinton CUSD 15 | 02–05 | 506 | 12.3:1 | |
| Douglas Elem School Clinton CUSD 15 | PK–01 | 177 | 11.9:1 | |
| Lincoln Elem School Clinton CUSD 15 | PK–01 | 183 | 12.8:1 |
Middle schools in Clinton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Jr High School Clinton CUSD 15 | 06–08 | 385 | 10.9:1 |
High schools in Clinton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton High School Clinton CUSD 15 | 09–12 | 514 | 12.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White83.8%
- Hispanic8.6%
- Black1.4%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Clinton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,765 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Clinton
How many public schools are in Clinton, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Clinton: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 1,765 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Clinton?
All listed public schools with an address in Clinton belong to Clinton CUSD 15. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Clinton?
Clinton High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Clinton, with 514 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Clinton?
No school with an address in Clinton is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Illinois.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Clinton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Clinton public schools is 12.3:1, lower than the Illinois school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Clinton guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Illinois cities