Lincoln Trail College
11220 State Highway 1 (305 N West St Olney 62450), Robinson, IL 62454 · (618) 544-8657
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
- 94.44%18 testers · 2025
- Vs state average
- +1.2points vs 93.24%
- Illinois rank
- #137of 234 programs
- Since 2024
- +5.6points vs 88.89% (18 testers)
How Lincoln Trail College graduates do on the CNA exam
94.44% of 18 first-time test-takers from Lincoln Trail College passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 1.2 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers). It puts the program #137 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers.
In 2024, 88.89% of 18 first-time testers passed, so the rate rose 5.6 points year over year.
With 18 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 5.6 points, so treat small differences with care. Illinois reports the written (knowledge) exam only; the skills test isn't included in this figure.
How Lincoln Trail College stacks up
- Half of the 234 ranked Illinois programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 96.5% in 2025. At 94.44%, Lincoln Trail College is in the third quarter.
- 175 of the 234 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 18 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; 2 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Twin Rivers Regional Voc. System in Robinson (100.0%, in the same ZIP code).
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 0005 |
| Status | Approved (list dated April 2026) |
| Level | CNA I |
| Format | In person |
| Address | 11220 State Highway 1 (305 N West St Olney 62450), Robinson, IL 62454 Crawford County |
| Phone | (618) 544-8657 |
| 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 Robinson
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Rivers Regional Voc. System | Robinson | same ZIP | 100.0% |
| Lawrenceville High School | Lawrenceville | 18 mi | — |
| Newton Community High School | Newton | 22 mi | 100.0% |
| Olney Central College | Olney | 26 mi | 100.0% |
| Olney Central College - E. Richland HS | Olney | 26 mi | — |
| Marshall Rehab and Nursing-Hybrid | Marshall | 28 mi | 95.5% |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is Lincoln Trail College's CNA exam pass rate?
94.44% of 18 first-time test-takers from Lincoln Trail College passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 1.2 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers), and #137 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers.
Is Lincoln Trail College 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 0005. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Illinois CNA exam.
Is Lincoln Trail College's pass rate going up or down?
Up: 94.44% of 18 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 88.89% of 18 in 2024 (+5.6 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 Lincoln Trail College compare with CNA programs nearby?
2 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 2 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Twin Rivers Regional Voc. System in Robinson (100.0%, in the same ZIP code).
What other approved CNA programs are near Robinson?
The closest are Twin Rivers Regional Voc. System in Robinson (about 1 mi, 100% pass rate), Lawrenceville High School in Lawrenceville (about 18 mi), Newton Community High School in Newton (about 22 mi, 100% pass rate). Distances are between ZIP code centres.