Top Rankings
Zion-Benton TWP HSD 126 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,533 students in Zion-Benton TWP HSD 126 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Zion-Benton TWP HSD 126 School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
2,533 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
164 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Zion-Benton TWP HSD 126 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#815 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
50%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.69
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
58%
29%
% Black
21%
16%
% White
12%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,915 is higher than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,497 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,915
$22,455
Spending / Student
$26,497
$21,692
Best Zion-Benton TWP HSD 126 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3901 21st St
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 731-9303
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 731-9303
Gr: 9-12 | 2,114 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Zion-benton East High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1634 23rd St
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 731-9803
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 731-9803
Gr: 9-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Zion-Benton TWP HSD 126 School District?
Zion-Benton TWP HSD 126 School District manages 2 public schools serving 2,533 students.
What is the rank of Zion-Benton TWP HSD 126 School District?
Zion-Benton TWP HSD 126 School District is ranked #820 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Zion-Benton TWP HSD 126 School District?
58% of Zion-Benton TWP HSD 126 School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Zion-Benton TWP HSD 126 School District?
Zion-Benton TWP HSD 126 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Zion-Benton TWP HSD 126 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,497 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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