Frankfort Community Unit School District #168
900 North Cherry Street, West Frankfort, IL 62896
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%15 testers · 2025
- Vs state average
- +6.8points vs 93.24%
- Illinois rank
- #1of 234 programs (top 1%)
How Frankfort Community Unit School District #168 graduates do on the CNA exam
100% of 15 first-time test-takers from Frankfort Community Unit School District #168 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%).
In 2024 only 1 first-time tester sat the exam (100% passed), too few to compare with 2025.
With 15 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 6.7 points, so treat small differences with care. Illinois reports the written (knowledge) exam only; the skills test isn't included in this figure.
How Frankfort Community Unit School District #168 stacks up
- Half of the 234 ranked Illinois programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 96.5% in 2025. At 100%, Frankfort Community Unit School District #168 is in the top quarter.
- 175 of the 234 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 15 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 36, so this is one of the smaller programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 5 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 0962 |
| Status | Approved (list dated April 2026) |
| Level | CNA I |
| Format | In person |
| Address | 900 North Cherry Street, West Frankfort, IL 62896 Franklin County |
| CNA median pay, Illinois | $45,960 a year ($22.10/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 West Frankfort
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston City High School | Johnston City | 5 mi | — |
| Benton Consolidated High School | Benton | 8 mi | — |
| Herrin High School | Herrin | 8 mi | — |
| John A Logan College | Carterville | 12 mi | 95.8% |
| John A Logan College - HS Program | Carterville | 12 mi | 100.0% |
| John A. Logan College-Hybrid | Carterville | 12 mi | — |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is Frankfort Community Unit School District #168's CNA exam pass rate?
100% of 15 first-time test-takers from Frankfort Community Unit School District #168 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 Frankfort Community Unit School District #168 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 0962. 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 Frankfort Community Unit School District #168 compare with CNA programs nearby?
5 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; none had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025.
What other approved CNA programs are near West Frankfort?
The closest are Johnston City High School in Johnston City (about 5 mi), Benton Consolidated High School in Benton (about 8 mi), Herrin High School in Herrin (about 8 mi). Distances are between ZIP code centres.