For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 2,802 students in 62801, IL (there are 4 private schools, serving 408 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 62801, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 62801, IL are Hoyleton Education Center, Safe School Program Centralia and North Wamac Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62801 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62801, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62801, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Hoyleton Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
226 Chicago Ave
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 545-0126
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 545-0126
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Safe School Program Centralia
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
501 N Elm St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 918-2733
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 918-2733
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
North Wamac Grade School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 Case St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1826
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1826
Grades: K-8
| 132 students
Rank: #44.
Raccoon Cons Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3601 State Route 161
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-7329
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-7329
Grades: PK-8
| 202 students
Rank: #55.
Central City Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
129 Douglas St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-9521
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-9521
Grades: PK-8
| 298 students
Rank: #66.
Centralia High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2100 E Calumet St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-7391
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-7391
Grades: 9-12
| 897 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Bridges Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
226 Chicago Ave
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 545-0126
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 545-0126
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Centralia Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 N Elm St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 918-2733
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 918-2733
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #99.
Grand Prairie Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21462 N Richview Ln
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 249-6289
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 249-6289
Grades: K-8
| 73 students
Rank: #1010.
Willow Grove Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
815 W 7th St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-3313
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-3313
Grades: PK-8
| 135 students
Rank: #1111.
Jordan Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 Airport Rd
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Grades: 2-3
| 227 students
Rank: #1212.
Schiller Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 W 4th St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Grades: PK-1
| 251 students
Rank: #1313.
Centralia Jr High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 S Pine St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Grades: 4-8
| 584 students
Rank: n/an/a
422 S Elm St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Grades: PK
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kaskaskia Education Center
Special Education School
2100 E Calumet St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-4721
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-4721
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
62801, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Centralia Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
9330 Shattuc Rd
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-4111
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-4111
Grades: 12
| n/a students
900 S Pine St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Grades: 5-8
| 534 students
1101 S Locust St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Grades: K
| 130 students
Hudelson Education Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
P.O. Box 548,
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-9312
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-9312
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
200 South Pine St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-7120
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-7120
Grades: 4
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62801, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62801, IL include Hoyleton Education Center, Safe School Program Centralia and North Wamac Grade School.
How many public schools are located in 62801?
15 public schools are located in 62801.
What percentage of students in 62801 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 62801 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62801?
62801 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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