Johns Hill Magnet School
Decatur, IL · Decatur SD 61 · Grades K - 8
1,940th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 8%▼ Declining
Johns Hill Magnet School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Johns Hill Magnet School 1,940th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 8% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 42th in 2019 to 8th in 2025 — declining.
Johns Hill Magnet School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Johns Hill Magnet School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 623 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 30.6% | 41.3% | ▲ 10.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 18.1% | 25.7% | ▲ 7.6 pts | |
| White | 37.8% | 18.0% | ▼ 19.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.9% | 11.1% | ▲ 4.2 pts | |
| Asian | 6.7% | 3.7% | ▼ 3.0 pts |
Homes near Johns Hill Magnet School
Typical home value $94K in zip 62522 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Johns Hill Magnet School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Hope AcademyDecatur SD 61 · 1 mi away
- 1Dennis Lab SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 1.7 mi away2,100th of 2,105
ELA 11% · Math 5% - 2Robertson Charter SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 1.8 mi away · charter1,887th of 2,105
ELA 31% · Math 6% - 1South Shores Elem SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 1.9 mi away2,070th of 2,105
ELA 11% - 1Muffley Elem SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 2 mi away2,074th of 2,105
ELA 15% · Math 7% - 1Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Magnet SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 2.6 mi away2,077th of 2,105
ELA 17% · Math 6% - 1Michael E Baum Elem SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 2.6 mi away1,905th of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 13% - 1Franklin Grove Elem SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 3.2 mi away2,099th of 2,105
ELA 9%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Johns Hill Magnet School in?
Johns Hill Magnet School is part of the Decatur SD 61 district in Decatur, Illinois.
Is Johns Hill Magnet School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Johns Hill Magnet School 1,940th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 8% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Johns Hill Magnet School?
Black 41%, Hispanic 26%, White 18%, Two or more races 11% (623 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Johns Hill Magnet School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62522 is $94K 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.