For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,506 students in 62618, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 130 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 62618, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 62618, IL are Gard Elementary School and Beardstown Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62618 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62618, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62618, IL Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gard Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 E 15th St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1364
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1364
Grades: K-4
| 473 students
Rank: #22.
Beardstown Jr/sr High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 E 15th St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-3665
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-3665
Grades: 5-12
| 849 students
Rank: n/an/a
1301 Grand Ave
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-3585
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-3585
Grades: PK
| 184 students
62618, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Beardstown Charter School Learn Academy (Closed 2016)
Charter School
515 Canal St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-4529
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-4529
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
10143 N Bluff Springs Rd
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1805
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1805
Grades: 1-4
| 123 students
Cbs Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
9496 Il Rt 125
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-4723
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-4723
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62618, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62618, IL include Gard Elementary School and Beardstown Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in 62618?
3 public schools are located in 62618.
What percentage of students in 62618 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 62618 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62618?
62618 public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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