Prairie Central Upper Elementary
Forrest, IL
Grades 5 to 6 · 216 students
Public school
Prairie Central Jr High School
Forrest, Illinois · Grades 7 to 8 · Prairie Central CUSD 8
Public school
About Prairie Central Jr High School
Prairie Central Jr High School serves grades 7 through 8 as a public school in Forrest, Illinois. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 250 students enrolled. There are about 12.1 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (20.6 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a remote rural area more than 25 miles from an urban area, in Livingston County. Within 5 miles there are 2 other schools. It is one of 6 schools in Prairie Central CUSD 8 School District.
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School facts
| Address | 800 N Wood St, Forrest, IL 61741 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (815) 657-8660 |
| School district | Prairie Central CUSD 8 |
| Grades | 7 to 8 |
| Students (2024-25) | 250 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 20.6 |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Middle |
| Locale (NCES) | Rural, remote, Livingston County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 170000505127). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
Prairie Central Upper ElementaryPublic · Grades 5 to 6Forrest · 0.4 miPrairie Central High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Fairbury, IL · 4.9 miPrairie Central Elem SchoolPublic · Grades 2 to 4Fairbury, IL · 5.6 miPrairie Central Primary EastPublic · Grades PreK to 1Chatsworth, IL · 6.4 miSaunemin Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 8Saunemin, IL · 9.2 miTri-Point High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Cullom, IL · 11.5 miTri-Point Jr High/ElementaryPublic · Grades 4 to 8Piper City, IL · 11.8 miGrace Christian SchoolPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades PreK to 8Pontiac, IL · 13.7 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Prairie Central Jr High School serve?
Prairie Central Jr High School serves grades 7 through 8.
How many students attend Prairie Central Jr High School?
Prairie Central Jr High School reported 250 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Central Jr High School?
About 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 250 students and 20.6 teachers in federal data.
Is Prairie Central Jr High School a public or charter school?
Prairie Central Jr High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Prairie Central Jr High School in?
Prairie Central Jr High School is part of Prairie Central CUSD 8 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/prairie-central-cusd-8-school-district/
Where is Prairie Central Jr High School located?
Prairie Central Jr High School is at 800 N Wood St, Forrest, IL 61741. The phone number is (815) 657-8660.
How many other schools are near Prairie Central Jr High School?
There are 2 other schools within 5 miles of Prairie Central Jr High School in our directory.
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