For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,909 students in 62040, IL (there are 7 private schools, serving 705 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 62040, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 62040, IL are Coolidge Junior High School, Grigsby Intermediate School and Mitchell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62040 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62040, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62040, IL Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Coolidge Junior High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3231 Nameoki Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5826
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5826
Grades: 7-8
| 871 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Grigsby Intermediate School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3801 Cargill Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5544
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5544
Grades: 5-6
| 829 students
Rank: #33.
Mitchell Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
316 E Chain Of Rocks Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-0057
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-0057
Grades: 3-4
| 379 students
Rank: #44.
Maryville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4651 Maryville Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-2044
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-2044
Grades: 1-2
| 415 students
Rank: #55.
Frohardt Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2040 Johnson Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5821
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5821
Grades: 3-4
| 406 students
Rank: #66.
Prather Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2450 W 25th St
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5700
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5700
Grades: PK-K
| 659 students
Rank: #77.
Granite City High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3148 Fehling Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5808
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5808
Grades: 9-12
| 1,805 students
Rank: #88.
Venice Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
544 Niedringhaus Ave
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 274-7953
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 274-7953
Grades: PK-8
| 92 students
Rank: #99.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Wilson Ave
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5817
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5817
Grades: 1-2
| 453 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lake School
Alternative School
3201 E 23rd St
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5800
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5800
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
62040, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3201 E 23rd St
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5836
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5836
Grades: PK
| 257 students
3801 Cargill Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5544
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5544
Grades: 5-6
| 876 students
2901 State St
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5813
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5813
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
3200 Maryville Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5700
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5700
Grades: K-4
| 301 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62040, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62040, IL include Coolidge Junior High School, Grigsby Intermediate School and Mitchell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 62040?
10 public schools are located in 62040.
What percentage of students in 62040 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 62040 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62040?
62040 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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