Olney Central College
305 North West Street, Olney, IL 62450
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%24 testers · 2025
- Vs state average
- +6.8points vs 93.24%
- Illinois rank
- #1of 234 programs (top 1%)
- Since 2024
- +4.8points vs 95.24% (21 testers)
How Olney Central College graduates do on the CNA exam
100% of 24 first-time test-takers from Olney Central College 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, 95.24% of 21 first-time testers passed, so the rate rose 4.8 points year over year.
With 24 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 4.2 points, so treat small differences with care. Illinois reports the written (knowledge) exam only; the skills test isn't included in this figure.
How Olney Central College stacks up
- Half of the 234 ranked Illinois programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 96.5% in 2025. At 100%, Olney Central College is in the top quarter.
- 175 of the 234 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 24 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 36, so this is one of the smaller programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 3 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 0006 |
| Status | Approved (list dated April 2026) |
| Level | CNA I |
| Format | In person |
| Address | 305 North West Street, Olney, IL 62450 Richland 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 Olney
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olney Central College - E. Richland HS | Olney | same ZIP | — |
| Newton Community High School | Newton | 18 mi | 100.0% |
| Wabash Valley College | Mt. Carmel | 24 mi | 100.0% |
| Wabash Valley College - High School | Mt. Carmel | 24 mi | 100.0% |
| Lawrenceville High School | Lawrenceville | 24 mi | — |
| Lincoln Trail College | Robinson | 26 mi | 94.4% |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is Olney Central College's CNA exam pass rate?
100% of 24 first-time test-takers from Olney Central College 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 Olney Central 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 0006. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Illinois CNA exam.
Is Olney Central College's pass rate going up or down?
Up: 100% of 24 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 95.24% of 21 in 2024 (+4.8 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 Olney Central College compare with CNA programs nearby?
3 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; none had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025.
What other approved CNA programs are near Olney?
The closest are Olney Central College - E. Richland HS in Olney (about 1 mi), Newton Community High School in Newton (about 18 mi, 100% pass rate), Wabash Valley College in Mt. Carmel (about 24 mi, 100% pass rate). Distances are between ZIP code centres.