Top 3 Best 62951 Illinois Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 926 students in 62951, IL.
The top ranked public schools in 62951, IL are Johnston City High School, Project Echo and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62951 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62951, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best 62951, IL Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Johnston City High School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Jefferson Ave
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 330 students
Rank: #22.
Project Echo
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
17428 Route 37
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-6628
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1108 Grand Ave
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-7561
Grades: PK-2
| 296 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Middle School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 E 12th St
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-7581
Grades: 5-8
| 300 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 62951, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62951, IL include Johnston City High School, Project Echo and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 62951?
4 public schools are located in 62951.
What is the racial composition of students in 62951?
62951 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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