For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,836 students in 62946, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 93 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 62946, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 62946, IL are Harrisburg Middle School, East Side Intermediate School and Harrisburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62946 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62946, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62946, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrisburg Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
312 Bulldog Blvd
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Grades: 6-8
| 348 students
Rank: #22.
East Side Intermediate School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 E Church St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Grades: 3-5
| 385 students
Rank: #33.
Harrisburg High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
333 W College St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Grades: 9-12
| 528 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 Bulldog Blvd
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Grades: PK
| 120 students
Rank: n/an/a
School District 428 Iyc-hrb
Alternative School
1201 W Poplar St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 252-8681
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 252-8681
Grades: 7-12
| 48 students
Rank: n/an/a
411 W Lincoln St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Grades: K-2
| 407 students
62946, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Learning Alternative Branch Harrisburg (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
24 S Vine St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7622
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7622
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62946, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62946, IL include Harrisburg Middle School, East Side Intermediate School and Harrisburg High School.
How many public schools are located in 62946?
6 public schools are located in 62946.
What percentage of students in 62946 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 62946 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62946?
62946 public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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