Bloomington-Normal is one of the most highly educated communities in the U.S. Education matters to the people and businesses of Bloomington-Normal, as evidenced by the unwavering commitment to championing the highest quality in P-20 education institutions and programs.
Illinois State University
(19,107 degree-seeking students enrolled on campus in Spring 2015)
Illinois Wesleyan University
(1,893 degree-seeking students enrolled on campus in Spring 2015)
Heartland Community College
(1,739 degree-seeking students enrolled in Spring 2015)
Lincoln College – Normal Campus
(552 degree-seeking students enrolled in Spring 2015)
The McLean County area has a rich and comprehensive education program in its seven K-12 grade districts. All provide high-quality education that set high standards and excellent assessments that will prepare students to succeed in college and the workplace. All are members of the Tri-County Special Education Association that provides Special Education with reliable access to specialized student services. \
Support services available through Tri-County include student evaluation, administration, program supervision, professional development, and related services such as Occupational and Physical Therapy, Psychological and Social Work Services, Speech Language Services, and Assistive Technology. Many specialized services are provided through partnerships with member districts, other educational organizations, and community agencies.
McLean County Unit District 5
Bloomington Public Schools District 87
Tri-Valley CUSD #3
Heyworth CUSD #4
Lexington CUSD #7
Elpaso-Gridley CUSD #11
Olympia CUSD #16
LeRoy CUSD #2
Ridgeview #19
"College graduates earn up to $1.6 million more in their lifetimes than non-college graduates, and economic forecasts predict that 72 percent of future jobs will require a college degree. Illinois State offers the premiere university experience—a small college atmosphere with large university opportunities—focusing on individualized attention."
—Dr. Larry Dietz, Illinois State University
In the Spring semester of 2015, nearly 25,000 degree-seeking students were enrolled in Bloomington-Normal's four institutions of higher learning.
