For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,150 students in 62223, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 374 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 62223, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 62223, IL are Ellis Elementary School, Signal Hill Elementary School and Belleville High School-west. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62223 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62223, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62223, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ellis Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 Illini Dr
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 538-6114
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 538-6114
Grades: PK-3
| 341 students
Rank: #22.
Signal Hill Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Signal Hill Pl
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-0325
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-0325
Grades: PK-8
| 286 students
Rank: #33.
Belleville High School-west
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4063 Frank Scott Pkwy W
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 222-7610
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 222-7610
Grades: 9-12
| 2,169 students
Rank: #44.
Emge Junior High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7401 Westchester Dr
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-6557
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-6557
Grades: 7-8
| 149 students
Rank: #55.
Harmony Intermediate Center
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7401 Westchester Dr
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-3747
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-3747
Grades: 4-6
| 205 students
Rank: #66.
Belleville Twp High School-night/alt School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4063 Frank Scott Pkwy W
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 222-7851
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 222-7851
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Academy And Vocnl Excel Cave
Alternative School
7645 Magna Dr
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 222-7851
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 222-7851
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
St. Clair Co Juv Detention Center
Alternative School
9006 Lebanon Rd
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-0766
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-0766
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
62223, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Harmony Preschool (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
500 Wilshire
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-4128
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-4128
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62223, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62223, IL include Ellis Elementary School, Signal Hill Elementary School and Belleville High School-west.
How many public schools are located in 62223?
8 public schools are located in 62223.
What percentage of students in 62223 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 62223 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62223?
62223 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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