Hillsboro Community School District #3
1311 Vandalia Road, Hillsboro, IL 62049 · (217) 532-2942
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
- 93.75%16 testers · 2025
- Vs state average
- +0.5points vs 93.24%
- Illinois rank
- #141of 234 programs
- Since 2024
- −6.3points vs 100% (22 testers)
How Hillsboro Community School District #3 graduates do on the CNA exam
93.75% of 16 first-time test-takers from Hillsboro Community School District #3 passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 0.5 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers). It puts the program #141 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers.
In 2024, 100% of 22 first-time testers passed, so the rate fell 6.3 points year over year.
With 16 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 6.3 points, so treat small differences with care. Illinois reports the written (knowledge) exam only; the skills test isn't included in this figure.
How Hillsboro Community School District #3 stacks up
- Half of the 234 ranked Illinois programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 96.5% in 2025. At 93.75%, Hillsboro Community School District #3 is in the third quarter.
- 175 of the 234 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 16 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 36, so this is one of the smaller programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 2 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 1 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Okaw Area Vocational Center in Vandalia (100.0%, about 23 mi away).
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 0704 |
| Status | Approved (list dated April 2026) |
| Level | CNA I |
| Format | In person |
| Address | 1311 Vandalia Road, Hillsboro, IL 62049 Montgomery County |
| Phone | (217) 532-2942 |
| 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 Hillsboro
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro Community School District | Hillsboro | same ZIP | 92.3% |
| Okaw Area Vocational Center | Vandalia | 23 mi | 100.0% |
| Carlyle Healthcare & Senior Living-Hybrid | Carlyle | 35 mi | — |
| Central Community High School #71 | Breese | 35 mi | — |
| Mater Dei High School | Breese | 35 mi | — |
| Christopher High School | Christopher | 40 mi | — |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is Hillsboro Community School District #3's CNA exam pass rate?
93.75% of 16 first-time test-takers from Hillsboro Community School District #3 passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 0.5 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers), and #141 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers.
Is Hillsboro Community School District #3 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 0704. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Illinois CNA exam.
Is Hillsboro Community School District #3's pass rate going up or down?
Down: 93.75% of 16 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 100% of 22 in 2024 (−6.3 points).
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 Hillsboro Community School District #3 compare with CNA programs nearby?
2 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 1 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Okaw Area Vocational Center in Vandalia (100.0%, about 23 mi away).
What other approved CNA programs are near Hillsboro?
The closest are Hillsboro Community School District in Hillsboro (about 1 mi, 92% pass rate), Okaw Area Vocational Center in Vandalia (about 23 mi, 100% pass rate), Carlyle Healthcare & Senior Living-Hybrid in Carlyle (about 35 mi). Distances are between ZIP code centres.