Unity East
Philo, IL · Tolono CUSD 7 · Grades PK - 5
397th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 81%· Stable
Unity East ranking
SchoolRow ranks Unity East 397th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 81% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 79th in 2019 to 81th in 2025.
Unity East test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Unity East students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 241 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.7% | 86.7% | ▼ 7.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.7% | 5.0% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 0.3% | 4.6% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| Black | 0.7% | 2.1% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 1.7% | ▲ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Unity East
Typical home value $263K in zip 61864 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Unity East
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Carrie Busey Elem SchoolChampaign CUSD 4 · 5.1 mi away741st of 2,105
ELA 56% · Math 49% - 1Thomas Paine Elem SchoolUrbana SD 116 · 5.1 mi away2,031st of 2,105
ELA 17% · Math 10% - 1Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elementary SchoolUrbana SD 116 · 5.7 mi away2,103rd of 2,105
ELA 8% · Math 6% - 4Leal Elem SchoolUrbana SD 116 · 6.4 mi away1,340th of 2,105
ELA 39% · Math 32% - 5Bottenfield Elem SchoolChampaign CUSD 4 · 7.2 mi away1,173rd of 2,105
ELA 42% · Math 38% - 8Unity WestTolono CUSD 7 · 7.3 mi away507th of 2,105
ELA 64% · Math 56% - 1M L King Jr Elem SchoolUrbana SD 116 · 7.4 mi away2,080th of 2,105
ELA 12% · Math 9% - 6Vernon L Barkstall Elementary SchChampaign CUSD 4 · 7.5 mi away959th of 2,105
ELA 47% · Math 46%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Unity East in?
Unity East is part of the Tolono CUSD 7 district in Philo, Illinois.
Is Unity East a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Unity East 397th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 81% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Unity East?
White 87%, Two or more races 5%, Hispanic 5%, Black 2% (241 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Unity East cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61864 is $263K 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.