Paxton: Schools & Education
Education in Paxton: 4 public schools. Clara Peterson Elem School is the largest at 624 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 1,296 students.
- ~1,033 residents per school (vs Illinois ~496).
K-12 Schools
4 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,033 residents per school. 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (4)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Paxton-Buckley-Loda CUD 10 |
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,296 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 104 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 12.50 |
| Schools Count | 4 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · 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 | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 24.2 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture |
| Nearest College · City | Urbana |
| Nearest College · Phone | (630) 528-3330 |
| 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 | Paxton Carnegie Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 254 South Market Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (217) 379-3431 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 60957 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2080 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 3 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 19.7% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12