Public schools in Rantoul, IL
8 open public schools with an address in Rantoul, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,557
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10.7:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Rantoul public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Rantoul, IL: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,557 students, an average of 320 per school. The largest campus is Rantoul Twp High School (901 students), and the largest elementary school is Pleasant Acres Elem School (293).
Rantoul City SD 137 operates the most schools here (7), and 2 regular districts have at least one Rantoul campus. 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 10.7:1, 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 90% 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 Rantoul
Elementary schools in Rantoul
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadmeadow Elem School Rantoul City SD 137 | 03–05 | 231 | 11:1 | |
| Eastlawn Elem School Rantoul City SD 137 | 03–05 | 276 | 9.5:1 | |
| Northview Elem School Rantoul City SD 137 | KG–02 | 218 | 10.4:1 | |
| Pleasant Acres Elem School Rantoul City SD 137 | KG–02 | 293 | 11.3:1 |
Middle schools in Rantoul
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J W Eater Jr High School Rantoul City SD 137 | 06–08 | 477 | 10.3:1 | |
| Rise Academy at JW Eater Rantoul City SD 137 · Alternative School | 05–08 | 0 | 0:1 |
High schools in Rantoul
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rantoul Twp High School Rantoul Township HSD 193 | 09–12 | 901 | 14:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Rantoul
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Center Rantoul City SD 137 | PK–PK | 161 | 20.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25.8%
- Hispanic34.1%
- Black26.2%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Rantoul schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,557 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Rantoul
How many public schools are in Rantoul, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Rantoul: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,557 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Rantoul?
Schools with an address in Rantoul belong to 2 education agencies, led by Rantoul City SD 137 (7 schools), Rantoul Township HSD 193 (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Rantoul?
Rantoul Twp High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Rantoul, with 901 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Rantoul?
No school with an address in Rantoul 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 Rantoul schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Rantoul public schools is 10.7:1, 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 Rantoul 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