Montrose: Schools & Education
There are 7 public schools in Montrose. Cumberland Elem School is the largest at 404 students (grades -1-4). Total enrollment: 1,512 students.
- ~36 residents per school (vs Illinois ~496).
K-12 Schools
7 K-12 schools serving the area — about 36 residents per school. 10.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (7)
| School Districts · Districts | Kansas CUSD 3, Neoga CUSD 3, Cumberland CUSD 77 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 3 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 1700023, 1727840, 1739090 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 7 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,512 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 109 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.90 |
| Schools Count | 7 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Lake Land College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 8.9 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Lake Land College |
| Nearest College · City | Mattoon |
| Nearest College · Phone | (217) 234-5253 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 8.9 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 3 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | NEOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (217) 895-3944 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 551 CHESTNUT AVENUE, NEOGA IL 62447 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 0.3 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 10.3% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12