For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,990 students in 62236, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 393 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 62236, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 62236, IL are Parkview Elementary School, Columbia High School and Columbia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62236 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62236, IL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62236, IL Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkview Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Veterans Pkwy
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4997
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4997
Grades: 2-4
| 432 students
Rank: #22.
Columbia High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
77 Veterans Pkwy
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-5001
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-5001
Grades: 9-12
| 635 students
Rank: #33.
Columbia Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Eagle Dr
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4993
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4993
Grades: 5-8
| 608 students
Rank: n/an/a
113 S Rapp Ave
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4995
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4995
Grades: PK-1
| 315 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62236, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62236, IL include Parkview Elementary School, Columbia High School and Columbia Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 62236?
4 public schools are located in 62236.
What percentage of students in 62236 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 62236 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62236?
62236 public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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