Gibson City: Schools & Education
Education in Gibson City: 3 public schools. Gcms Elementary School is the largest at 469 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 968 students.
- ~1,145 residents per school (vs Illinois ~496).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,145 residents per school. 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (3)
| School Districts · Districts | Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 968 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 86 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 11.30 |
| Schools Count | 3 |
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 | Parkland College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 24.2 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Parkland College |
| Nearest College · City | Champaign |
| Nearest College · Phone | (217) 351-2200 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 24.2 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.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Moyer District Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 618 S. Sangamon Ave. |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (217) 784-5343 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 60936 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2624 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 2 |
|---|---|
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 1 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 13.8% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12