Top 5 Best 62901 Illinois Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,543 students in 62901, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 158 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 62901, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 62901, IL are Carbondale Comm High School, Lewis School and Thomas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62901 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62901, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best 62901, IL Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carbondale Comm High School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1301 E Walnut St
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-3371
Grades: 9-12
| 997 students
Rank: #22.
Lewis School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 S Lewis Ln
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-5393
Grades: 4-5
| 300 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1025 N Wall St
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-6226
Grades: 2-3
| 305 students
Rank: #44.
Carbondale Middle School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 E Grand Ave
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-2174
Grades: 6-8
| 446 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eurma C Hayes Center
Special Education School
441 E Willow St
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 684-2109
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
121 N Parrish Ln
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-5781
Grades: PK-1
| 495 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 62901 Illinois

62901, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 968
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-6127
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
801 S Lewis Ln
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-5393
Grades: 4-5
| 272 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 62901, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62901, IL include Carbondale Comm High School, Lewis School and Thomas Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 62901?
6 public schools are located in 62901.
What percentage of students in 62901 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 62901 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62901?
62901 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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