For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 649 students in 62939, IL.
The top ranked public schools in 62939, IL are Goreville Elementary School and Goreville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62939 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62939, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62939, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Goreville Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 S Ferne Clyffe Rd
Goreville, IL 62939
(618) 995-2142
Goreville, IL 62939
(618) 995-2142
Grades: PK-8
| 473 students
Rank: #22.
Goreville High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Ferne Clyffe Rd
Goreville, IL 62939
(618) 995-2142
Goreville, IL 62939
(618) 995-2142
Grades: 9-12
| 176 students
62939, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Five County Vocational Center-goreville High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
201 South Ferne Clyffe Rd
Goreville, IL 62939
(618) 747-2703
Goreville, IL 62939
(618) 747-2703
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62939, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62939, IL include Goreville Elementary School and Goreville High School.
How many public schools are located in 62939?
2 public schools are located in 62939.
What is the racial composition of students in 62939?
62939 public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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