Central City Elem School
Centralia, IL · Central City SD 133 · Grades PK - 8
1,018th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 52%▲ Improving
Central City Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Central City Elem School 1,018th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 52% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 21th in 2019 to 52th in 2025 — improving.
Central City Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Central City Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 298 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.5% | 85.2% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.7% | 8.7% | 0.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 4.0% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Black | 1.8% | 2.0% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Central City Elem School
Typical home value $105K in zip 62801 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Central City Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Schiller Elem SchoolCentralia SD 135 · 1.9 mi away
- 5Willow Grove Elem SchoolWillow Grove SD 46 · 2.2 mi away1,092nd of 2,105
ELA 41% · Math 43% - 4Jordan Elem SchoolCentralia SD 135 · 2.4 mi away1,415th of 2,105
ELA 30% · Math 35% - 6North Wamac Grade SchoolNorth Wamac SD 186 · 2.7 mi away883rd of 2,105
ELA 52% · Math 44% - 2Sandoval Elem SchoolSandoval CUSD 501 · 4.6 mi away1,789th of 2,105
ELA 26% · Math 17% - 2Odin Attendance Center K-8Odin PSD 722 · 6.1 mi away1,879th of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 14% - 3Selmaville Elem SchoolSelmaville CCSD 10 · 7.5 mi away1,486th of 2,105
ELA 46% · Math 17% - 4Grand Prairie Elem SchoolGrand Prairie CCSD 6 · 7.9 mi away1,407th of 2,105
ELA 40% · Math 26%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Central City Elem School in?
Central City Elem School is part of the Central City SD 133 district in Centralia, Illinois.
Is Central City Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Central City Elem School 1,018th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 52% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Central City Elem School?
White 85%, Two or more races 9%, Hispanic 4%, Black 2% (298 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Central City Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62801 is $105K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.