For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 939 students in 62233, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 232 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 62233, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 62233, IL are Chester Elementary School and Chester High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62233 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62233, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62233, IL Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chester Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
650 Opdyke St
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-2354
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-2354
Grades: PK-8
| 616 students
Rank: #22.
Chester High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Swanwick St
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-2302
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-2302
Grades: 9-12
| 323 students
Rank: n/an/a
Okaw Regional Voc System
Vocational School
1 Taylor St Rm 101
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-5471
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-5471
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62233, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62233, IL include Chester Elementary School and Chester High School.
How many public schools are located in 62233?
3 public schools are located in 62233.
What percentage of students in 62233 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 62233 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62233?
62233 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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