Education
A priority for local residents, schools in Arthur set high goals for
themselves. A low student to teacher ratio
ensures plenty of individual attention for students and a quality education
for all. Our students' achievement scores are the envy of many other
communities, with 95% or our high school seniors taking the SAT and ACT
exams and an overwhelming number of them going on to attend college.
Graduates of Arthur's school system include the dean of engineering at Duke
University, and Chairman of the Department of Philosophy at U.C.L.A.
Outstanding extra-curricular programs including all the major sports,
competitive music, show choir and marching band programs, and a wide variety
of clubs and groups provide plenty to challenge Arthur's young people.
Our graduates don't have to go far to find a good college, either. Three
major universities, The University of Illinois, Eastern Illinois University
and Millikin University, plus an aggressive junior-college, are
located within 40 miles of Arthur, with a wide variety of bachelor's,
master's, and doctorate degree options available.
Arthur Schools
Arthur CUSD #305 is a district of 600 students located in East Central Illinois. Arthur is a village of 2100 probably most noted for its Amish community. The Amish community surrounding Arthur brings many tourists to see horse power still used in farming and horse and buggies on the roads to town. Arthur is also notable for its excellent schools. Our students excel at academics, athletics, art and music, and in being good citizens. Come and see us sometime.
Arthur High School
Had a 100% graduation rate in 2006, a 15 to 1 student
teacher ratio, and strongly exceeded state averages in students meeting
expected standards in math and science. For more detailed information on the
school system, visit their
website.
ARTHUR JR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 76; Location: 301 E COLUMBIA ST; Grades: 07 - 08)
Arthur
Grade school located on South Vine Street in downtown Arthur
GRADE SCHOOL
(Students: 319; Location: 126 E LINCOLN ST; Grades: PK - 06)
Private high school in Arthur:
ARTHUR MENNONITE SCHOOL (Students: 45; Location: RR1 BOX 194B; Grades: KG - 12)
PLAINVIEW PAROCHIAL SCHOOL (Students: 46; Location: R1 BOX 172C; Grades: 1 - 8)
PRAIRIE LANE AMISH SCHOOL (Students: 39; Location: 323 N CO RD 200 E; Grades: 1 - 8)
NORTHSIDE PAROCHIAL SCHOOL (Students: 30; Location: ROUTE 2; Grades: 1 - 8)
SOUTH PRAIRIE SCHOOL (Students: 25; Location: 18338 N.C.R. 200 E; Grades: 1 - 8)
In addition there are at this time 15 Amish parochial schools and 5 special education schools in the Amish Community.