Venice CUSD 3

Venice Community Unit School District 3 is an active, traditional public school district situated at 300 4th Street in Venice, Illinois. Located within the greater St. Louis metropolitan area and classified as a large suburban community setting, the district operates a single educational facility dedicated to serving local children from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As an open, non-charter public district, Venice CUSD 3 provides foundational early childhood, elementary, and middle school education designed to foster early academic readiness and strong local community ties.

The district serves a close-knit student body of 62 students, comprising a diverse composition that is predominantly Black alongside multi-racial representation. Venice CUSD 3 is particularly characterized by its extensive staffing context relative to its student body, employing a full-time equivalent team of 22 teachers and 30 support personnel, bringing total district staffing to 52 dedicated professionals. This rare staff-to-student ratio allows for an exceptionally tailored learning environment, providing students with individualized academic intervention, dedicated wrap-around care, and focused classroom attention throughout their formative school years.