For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,015 students in 62203, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 149 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 62203, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 62203, IL are Katie Harper-wright Elementary School and Mason/clark Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62203 have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62203, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62203, IL Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Katie Harper-wright Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7710 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3860
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3860
Grades: PK-4
| 400 students
Rank: #22.
Mason/clark Middle School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5510 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3750
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3750
Grades: 5-8
| 615 students
62203, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8601 Washington St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3850
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3850
Grades: K-5
| 241 students
731 N 74th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3860
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3860
Grades: K-5
| 239 students
5510 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3750
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3750
Grades: 6-8
| 591 students
630 N 59th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3940
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3940
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Southwestern Il Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
950 North Kingshwy
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 394-2200
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 394-2200
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62203, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62203, IL include Katie Harper-wright Elementary School and Mason/clark Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 62203?
2 public schools are located in 62203.
What percentage of students in 62203 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 62203 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62203?
62203 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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