For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 603 students in Maroa, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Maroa, IL are Maroa-forsyth Middle School and Maroa-forsyth Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maroa, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Maroa have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Maroa, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maroa-forsyth Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 S Cedar St
Maroa, IL 61756
(217) 794-5115
Maroa, IL 61756
(217) 794-5115
Grades: 6-8
| 250 students
Rank: #22.
Maroa-forsyth Senior High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
610 W Washington St
Maroa, IL 61756
(217) 794-3463
Maroa, IL 61756
(217) 794-3463
Grades: 9-12
| 353 students
Maroa, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 738
Maroa, IL 61756
(217) 794-3882
Maroa, IL 61756
(217) 794-3882
Grades: 4-5
| 202 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Maroa, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Maroa, IL include Maroa-forsyth Middle School and Maroa-forsyth Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Maroa?
2 public schools are located in Maroa.
What is the racial composition of students in Maroa?
Maroa public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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