Public schools in Mount Zion, IL
5 open public schools with an address in Mount Zion, 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
2,427
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Mount Zion public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Mount Zion, IL: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,427 students, an average of 485 per school. The largest campus is Mt Zion High School (762 students), and the largest elementary school is McGaughey Elem School (371).
Every listed school belongs to Mt Zion CUSD 3. 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 17.1:1, higher 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 28% 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 Mount Zion
Elementary schools in Mount Zion
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McGaughey Elem School Mt Zion CUSD 3 | PK–01 | 371 | 17.1:1 | |
| Mt Zion Elem School Mt Zion CUSD 3 | 02–03 | 359 | 15.5:1 |
Middle schools in Mount Zion
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Zion Intermediate School Mt Zion CUSD 3 | 04–06 | 557 | 17.2:1 | |
| Mt Zion Jr High School Mt Zion CUSD 3 | 07–08 | 378 | 16.3:1 |
High schools in Mount Zion
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Zion High School Mt Zion CUSD 3 | 09–12 | 762 | 17.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White89.7%
- Hispanic2.4%
- Black1.9%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Mount Zion schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,427 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Mount Zion
How many public schools are in Mount Zion, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Mount Zion: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,427 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Mount Zion?
All listed public schools with an address in Mount Zion belong to Mt Zion CUSD 3. 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 Mount Zion?
Mt Zion High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Mount Zion, with 762 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Mount Zion?
No school with an address in Mount Zion 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 Mount Zion schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Mount Zion public schools is 17.1:1, higher 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 Mount Zion 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