Public schools in Zion, IL
9 open public schools with an address in Zion, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,709
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Zion public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Zion, IL: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,709 students, an average of 523 per school. The largest campus is Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch (2,114 students), and the largest elementary school is West Elementary School (339).
Zion ESD 6 operates the most schools here (7), and 2 regular districts have at least one Zion 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 15.5:1, 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 72% 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 Zion
Elementary schools in Zion
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beulah Park Elem School Zion ESD 6 | PK–02 | 289 | 18.1:1 | |
| East Elementary School Zion ESD 6 | PK–02 | 275 | 19.6:1 | |
| Elmwood Elem School Zion ESD 6 | 03–05 | 336 | 16:1 | |
| Lakeview School Zion ESD 6 | PK–02 | 249 | 13.1:1 | |
| West Elementary School Zion ESD 6 | 03–05 | 339 | 11.3:1 |
Middle schools in Zion
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiloh Park Middle School Zion ESD 6 | 06–08 | 358 | 13.5:1 | |
| Zion Central Middle School Zion ESD 6 | 06–08 | 330 | 11.2:1 |
High schools in Zion
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion-Benton East High School Zion-Benton Twp HSD 126 | 09–12 | 419 | 15.5:1 | |
| Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch Zion-Benton Twp HSD 126 | 09–12 | 2,114 | 15.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.6%
- Hispanic59.6%
- Black24.2%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Zion schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,709 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Zion
How many public schools are in Zion, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Zion: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 4,709 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Zion?
Schools with an address in Zion belong to 2 education agencies, led by Zion ESD 6 (7 schools), Zion-Benton Twp HSD 126 (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Zion?
Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch reported the largest high-school enrollment in Zion, with 2,114 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Zion?
No school with an address in 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 Zion schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Zion public schools is 15.5:1, 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 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