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Meridian Community Unit School District 223, Illinois

Meridian Community Unit School District 223 is a unified school district in Ogle County and Winnebago County, Illinois, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 9,110 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 125 sq mi (323 km²) of land.

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Meridian Community Unit School District 223 in Illinois
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Meridian Community Unit School District 223 and its neighbors (simplified outlines). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
9,110 ± 464
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Ogle County94% of the district’s landWinnebago County6% of the district’s land
Land area
125 sq mi (323 km²)
Median household income
$104,129 ± $9,095
Median home value
$217,500 ± $10,598
Water area
0.45 sq mi (1.16 km²)
State
Illinois
Census code (GEOID)
1725690
Coordinates (central point)
42.100487, -89.120550
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These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Meridian Community Unit School District 223, largest first

  1. Marion Township3,884 people
  2. Scott Township3,305 people
  3. Davis Junction (village)2,757 people
  4. Monroe Township1,335 people
  5. Stillman Valley (village)1,260 people
  6. Monroe Center (village)369 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Byron Community Unit School District 2268.7 mi west
  2. Rockford School District 20512 mi north
  3. Hiawatha Community Unit School District 42613 mi east
  4. Oregon Community Unit School District 22014 mi southwest

These share a boundary with Meridian Community Unit School District 223. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Meridian Community Unit School District 223 before you rely on it.

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