For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,358 students in 62948, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 256 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 62948, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 62948, IL are Herrin Middle School, Herrin C U S D 4 Elementary School and Herrin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62948 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62948, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62948, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Herrin Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 S 14th St
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-7461
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-7461
Grades: 6-8
| 510 students
Rank: #22.
Herrin C U S D 4 Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5200 Herrin Rd
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-2744
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-2744
Grades: 2-5
| 721 students
Rank: #33.
Herrin High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 N 10th St
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-6606
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-6606
Grades: 9-12
| 667 students
Rank: n/an/a
601 N 17th St
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-5418
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-5418
Grades: PK-1
| 460 students
62948, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chittyville Alternative Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
700 N 10th
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-6625
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-6625
Grades: 7-12
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62948, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62948, IL include Herrin Middle School, Herrin C U S D 4 Elementary School and Herrin High School.
How many public schools are located in 62948?
4 public schools are located in 62948.
What percentage of students in 62948 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 62948 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62948?
62948 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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