For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,956 students in 62523, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 188 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 62523, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 62523, IL are Macarthur High School and Dennis Lab School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62523 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62523, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62523, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Macarthur High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 362-3152
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 362-3152
Grades: 9-12
| 1,042 students
Rank: #22.
Dennis Lab School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 362-3511
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 362-3511
Grades: K-8
| 539 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 E Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 362-3301
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 362-3301
Grades: PK
| 375 students
62523, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adult Teen Ged Academy (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
363 N Water
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 422-6113
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 422-6113
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Decatur Area Technical Academy (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
300 East Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3071
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3071
Grades: 2-12
| 7 students
Heartland Technical Academy (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
300 East Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3014
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3014
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62523, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62523, IL include Macarthur High School and Dennis Lab School.
How many public schools are located in 62523?
3 public schools are located in 62523.
What percentage of students in 62523 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 62523 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62523?
62523 public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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