East St. Louis School District #189
4901 State Street, East St. Louis, IL 62205
Data: Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor) approved list (April 2026); SIU Carbondale INACE 2025 annual cluster scores
- First-time pass rate
- 100%11 testers · 2025
- Vs state average
- +6.8points vs 93.24%
- Illinois rank
- #1of 234 programs (top 1%)
- St. Louis area rank
- #1of 12 ranked nearby
How East St. Louis School District #189 graduates do on the CNA exam
100% of 11 first-time test-takers from East St. Louis School District #189 passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 6.8 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers). It puts the program #1 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers (top 1%), and #1 of 12 ranked programs in the St. Louis area.
In 2024 only 7 first-time testers sat the exam (100% passed), too few to compare with 2025.
With 11 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 9.1 points, so treat small differences with care. Illinois reports the written (knowledge) exam only; the skills test isn't included in this figure.
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How East St. Louis School District #189 stacks up
- Half of the 234 ranked Illinois programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 96.5% in 2025. At 100%, East St. Louis School District #189 is in the top quarter.
- 175 of the 234 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 11 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 36, so this is one of the smaller programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 7 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; none had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025.
Ranked programs are those with 10 or more first-time testers in the SIU Carbondale INACE 2025 annual cluster scores. Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres.
Program details
| Approval | Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), program 0503 |
| Status | Approved (list dated April 2026) |
| Level | CNA I |
| Format | In person |
| Address | 4901 State Street, East St. Louis, IL 62205 St. Clair County |
| CNA median pay, St. Louis area | $39,110 a year ($18.81/hour, BLS) |
Call the program to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost; the state lists don't publish prices.
Other approved CNA programs near East St. Louis
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Career Source | Belleville | 6 mi | — |
| Midwest Career Source-Granite City | Belleville | 6 mi | — |
| Midwest Career Source-Hybrid | Belleville | 6 mi | — |
| Midwest Career Source-O'Fallon | Belleville | 6 mi | 100.0% |
| Midwest Career Vocational School-Memorial Hospital | Belleville | 8 mi | 100.0% |
| Collinsville H.S./Collinsville Area Voc. Center | Collinsville | 9 mi | 72.9% |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is East St. Louis School District #189's CNA exam pass rate?
100% of 11 first-time test-takers from East St. Louis School District #189 passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 6.8 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers), and #1 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers.
Is East St. Louis School District #189 a state-approved CNA program?
Yes. It is on the official list of approved nurse aide training programs (Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), April 2026) as program 0503. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Illinois CNA exam.
How many hours of training does Illinois require?
120 hours: 62 theory, 18 skills lab, 40 clinical, with at least 12 hours on Alzheimer's and dementia care (77 Ill. Adm. Code 395.150). The exam is run by Southern Illinois University Carbondale (INACE).
How does East St. Louis School District #189 compare with CNA programs nearby?
7 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; none had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025.
What other approved CNA programs are near East St. Louis?
The closest are Midwest Career Source in Belleville (about 6 mi), Midwest Career Source-Granite City in Belleville (about 6 mi), Midwest Career Source-Hybrid in Belleville (about 6 mi). Distances are between ZIP code centres.