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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 62864


At a glance
6
Schools
1,439
Students
5
Districts
Top rankedSummersville Grade School622nd of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools
Biggest riser
Spring Garden Elementary School up 265 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Bethel Grade School 11.5 students per teacher
Summary:

The 62864 zip code in Illinois is home to 7 elementary schools spanning 4 different school districts. These schools vary significantly in size, academic performance, and student demographics, with standout schools like Summersville Grade School and Bethel Grade School leading the way in the region.

Summersville Grade School, part of the Summersville School District 79, is the top performer in the area, with 67.4% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 56.5% in Mathematics, well above the state averages. The school also holds a strong 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks 622 out of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools. Bethel Grade School, part of the Bethel School District 82, also performs well, with 49% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 30.3% in Mathematics.

In contrast, schools within the Mount Vernon School District 80, such as J.L. Buford Intermediate Educational Center, lag behind, with only 37.4% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts. The data also reveals high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, suggesting a potential area of concern that may be impacting student learning and achievement. Overall, the 62864 zip code presents a diverse educational landscape, with both high-performing and lower-performing schools, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and resource allocation to support student success throughout the region.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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