Top 3 Best 62526 Illinois Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,249 students in 62526, IL.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 62526 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 62526, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best 62526, IL Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Social-emotional Learning Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
620 E Garfield Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3310
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Parsons Elementary School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3591 N Macarthur Rd
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3330
Grades: K-6
| 462 students
Rank: #33.
Robertson Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2240 E Geddes Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 428-7072
Grades: PK-8
| 329 students
Rank: #44.
Franklin Grove Elementary School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2440 N Summit Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3561
Grades: K-6
| 458 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 62526 Illinois

62526, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3789 N Water St
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 424-3084
Grades: 7-8
| 465 students
2160 W Center St
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3551
Grades: K-6
| 244 students
620 E Garfield Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3310
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
3900 N Neely Ave
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
620 E Garfield Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3361
Grades: K-6
| 288 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 62526, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 62526, IL include Social-emotional Learning Academy, Parsons Elementary School and Robertson Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 62526?
4 public elementary schools are located in 62526.
What is the racial composition of students in 62526?
62526 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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