Schools & Families in Danville
Danville's family fit centers on genuinely affordable housing set against a below-average public high school grade and real, disclosed, reviewer-sourced safety concerns at that specific school.
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Danville High School carries an Overall Niche Grade of C (1,214 students, 17:1 student-teacher ratio) -- a real, below-average figure families should weigh directly, with real, disclosed reviewer-sourced concerns about fights and incidents requiring police involvement despite security measures including metal detectors.
A private alternative with a notably higher grade
Schlarman Academy, a private school in Danville, carries a notably higher Overall Niche Grade of A (168 students, 7:1 ratio) -- a real, disclosed contrast within the same city that families should weigh alongside tuition cost.
A real, disclosed above-average crime rate to weigh
Danville has for decades been known by other Illinoisans for alarmingly high crime rates for a city of its size -- a real, sourced factor families should weigh directly alongside school quality.
Key takeaways
- Danville High School carries a below-average C Niche grade, with real, disclosed reviewer-sourced safety concerns.
- Schlarman Academy, a private alternative, carries a notably higher A Niche grade.
- Danville carries a real, disclosed, decades-long above-average crime reputation for a city of its size.
- Confirm current, specific school and safety data directly with Danville CCSD 118 and local law enforcement before relocating.
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