For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,097 students in 62526, IL (there are 4 private schools, serving 907 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in 62526, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 62526, IL are Social-emotional Learning Academy, Parsons Elementary School and Robertson Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62526 have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62526, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62526, IL Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Social-emotional Learning Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
620 E Garfield Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3310
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3310
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Parsons Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3591 N Macarthur Rd
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3330
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3330
Grades: K-6
| 462 students
Rank: #33.
Robertson Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2240 E Geddes Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 428-7072
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 428-7072
Grades: PK-8
| 329 students
Rank: #44.
Franklin Grove Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2440 N Summit Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3561
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3561
Grades: K-6
| 458 students
Rank: #55.
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Educational Park
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3251
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3251
Grades: 7-8
| 459 students
Rank: n/an/a
2912 N University Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3301
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3301
Grades: PK
| 389 students
62526, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3789 N Water St
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 424-3084
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 424-3084
Grades: 7-8
| 465 students
2160 W Center St
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3551
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3551
Grades: K-6
| 244 students
620 E Garfield Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3310
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3310
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
3900 N Neely Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3541
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3541
Grades: K-6
| 305 students
Sunnyside School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
303 W Mound Rd
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 424-3073
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 424-3073
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
620 E Garfield Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3361
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3361
Grades: K-6
| 288 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62526, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62526, IL include Social-emotional Learning Academy, Parsons Elementary School and Robertson Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 62526?
6 public schools are located in 62526.
What percentage of students in 62526 go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in 62526 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62526?
62526 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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