El Paso: Schools & Education
There are 3 public schools in El Paso. El Paso-Gridley High School is the largest at 375 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 820 students.
- ~972 residents per school (vs Illinois ~496).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 972 residents per school. 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 820 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 64 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 12.80 |
| 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 | Eureka College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 13.3 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Eureka College |
| Nearest College · City | Eureka |
| Nearest College · Phone | (309) 467-3721 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 13.3 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 | El Paso District Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 149 West First Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (309) 527-4360 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 61738 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2200 |
| 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 | 21.6% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12