Top 5 Best 62812 Illinois Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,652 students in 62812, IL.
The top ranked public schools in 62812, IL are Benton Grade Sch K-4, Benton Cons High School and Benton Grade Sch 5-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62812 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62812, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 62812, IL Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benton Grade Sch K-4
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 E Mckenzie St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-7181
Grades: PK-4
| 617 students
Rank: #22.
Benton Cons High School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
511 E Main St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 439-3103
Grades: 9-12
| 577 students
Rank: #33.
Benton Grade Sch 5-8
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Forrest St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-4011
Grades: 5-8
| 458 students
Rank: n/an/a
Echo Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
409 E Washington St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 983-6628
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin Co Detention Center 6-8
Alternative School
409 E Washington St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-2222
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin Co Detention Center 9-12
Alternative School
409 E Washington St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-2222
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Starquest Academy Rssp North
Alternative School
901 Public Sq
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 983-6628
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 62812 Illinois

62812, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1000 Forrest St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-4011
Grades: 5-8
| 495 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 62812, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62812, IL include Benton Grade Sch K-4, Benton Cons High School and Benton Grade Sch 5-8.
How many public schools are located in 62812?
7 public schools are located in 62812.
What is the racial composition of students in 62812?
62812 public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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