Public or private; parochial or lab; preschool through college - Bloomington-Normal is the most educated metro area in Illinois and one of the most educated in the U.S.  

Of all metro area residents 25 and older, 95.1% have a high school diploma and 44.0% have at least a bachelor's degree, the ninth and 15th highest shares of all U.S. metros respectively. With 10 private schools, 56 public schools, two universities, two community colleges and several vocational schools, McLean County has the preparation to succeed no matter what your age. Come learn with us today.

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#10 BEST COLLEGE TOWNS

BEST DOWNSTATE COUNTY

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ISU A TOP PUBLIC SCHOOL

 

PRESCHOOLS

Bloomington-Normal has some of the best pre-schools in the entire Central Illinois region. With Illinois State a leader in Education, we have a high concertation of education majors who are employed throughout town.

 

LABORATORY SCHOOLS

Looking for a place that your student can flourish and be closely connected to the ISU campus community?

 

VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS

Bloomington-Normal is a destination for students around the state who are seeking certification in Cosmetology.

 

HIGHER EDUCATION

Both Illinois State University and Illinois Wesleyan are top tier intuitions. We are also home to Heartland Community College and Lincoln College in Normal.