Best Schools in Zion, Illinois
9 schools · 5 Elementary · 2 Middle · 2 High
Choosing a school in Zion?
Use this page to compare every school in Zion by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
New Tech High - Zion-Benton East
High · Zion-Benton Twp Hsd 126. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Zion Central Middle School
Middle · Zion Esd 6. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Elmwood Elem School
Elementary · Zion Esd 6. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Zion for 2026 are New Tech High - Zion-Benton East (5.7/10), Zion Central Middle School (5.5/10), and Elmwood Elem School (5.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 8 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
9
in this city
Avg Score
4.3
out of 10
Median Home
$190,300
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
9
in this city
Avg Score
4.3
out of 10
Median Home
$190,300
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 5.3/10 despite 90% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Zion schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +4.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Zion schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Zion
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (8 rated schools; 9 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Tech High - Zion-Benton East | 5.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Zion Central Middle School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Elmwood Elem School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Shiloh Park Middle School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch | 4.8 / 10 |
| 6 | West Elementary School | 3.9 / 10 |
| 7 | East Elementary School | 2.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Beulah Park Elem School | 2.7 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 4.3/10
- Median household income
- $65,647
- Median home value
- $190,300
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16%
- Avg commute
- 28 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 63%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Zion compares
Illinois rank
#443 of 450
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-2.1
below Illinois avg (6.4)
Median household income
$66k
80% of Illinois median
Schools in this city
9
Zion Esd 6 runs 78% of Zion's public schools
Zion touches 2 districts, but Zion Esd 6 is the one most addresses actually attend.
Zion Esd 6 accounts for 7 of 9 public schools (78%). The other 1 district holds the remaining 2.
Among 8 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 2.7 to 5.7 — the spread is inside Zion, not a citywide average.
- Zion Esd 67 public · 78%
- Zion-Benton Twp Hsd 1262 public · 22%
About Schools in Zion, Illinois
Zion, Illinois is home to 9 schools, including 9 public schools. The city's schools span 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
With an average rating of 4.3 out of 10, schools in Zion show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Zion is New Tech High - Zion-Benton East with a composite score of 5.7/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Zion is served by 2 school districts: Zion ESD 6, Zion-Benton Twp HSD 126. These districts collectively serve 4,734 students.
Zion's community shows 16% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $65,647. The poverty rate in the area is 14.8%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 228 students · 3rd–5th | 5.3 |
| 2 | 448 students · 3rd–5th | 3.9 |
| 3 | 266 students · Pre-K–2nd | 2.8 |
| 4 | 264 students · Pre-K–2nd | 2.7 |
| 5 | 262 students · Pre-K–2nd | 2.7 |
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 342 students · 6th–8th | 5.5 |
| 2 | 351 students · 6th–8th | 5.0 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 414 students · 9th–12th | 5.7 |
| 2 | 2,159 students · 9th–12th | 4.8 |
Schools in Zion
Zion, Illinois · 9 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$65,647
Median Home Value
$190,300
Median Rent
$1,131/mo
Population
30,485
College Educated
16%
Homeownership
63%
Avg Commute
28 min
Poverty Rate
14.8%
Community Profile
Zion has a median household income of $65,647. It is a community where 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $190,300, with a median rent of $1,131/month. The area has a poverty rate of 14.8%. The average commute for residents is 28 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Illinois
- Elementary
- 5
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 2
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How we rate schools
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See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Zion, Illinois
How many schools are in Zion, Illinois?
Zion has 9 schools, including 9 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Zion, Illinois?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Zion is 4.3 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Zion, Illinois?
The top-ranked school in Zion on MySchoolScout is New Tech High - Zion-Benton East with a composite score of 5.7/10.
What is the best elementary school in Zion, Illinois?
The top-ranked elementary school in Zion on MySchoolScout is Elmwood Elem School with a composite score of 5.3/10.
What is the best middle school in Zion, Illinois?
The top-ranked middle school in Zion on MySchoolScout is Zion Central Middle School with a composite score of 5.5/10.
What is the best high school in Zion, Illinois?
The top-ranked high school in Zion on MySchoolScout is New Tech High - Zion-Benton East with a composite score of 5.7/10.
How many school districts serve Zion, Illinois?
Zion is served by 2 school districts: Zion Esd 6, Zion-Benton Twp Hsd 126.
What is the education level in Zion, Illinois?
According to Census data, 16% of adults in Zion have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Zion, Illinois?
The median household income in Zion is approximately $65,647 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Zion, Illinois?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Zion is 14.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Zion, Illinois?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.