For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 824 students in 62656, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 62656, IL are Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School, Lincoln Jr High School and West Lincoln-broadwell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 62656 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 62656, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62656, IL Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 1500th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4136
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4136
Grades: PK-8
| 279 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Jr High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
208 Broadway St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3535
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3535
Grades: 6-8
| 341 students
Rank: #33.
West Lincoln-broadwell Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2695 Woodlawn Rd
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-2630
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-2630
Grades: PK-8
| 204 students
62656, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
710 5th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6898
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6898
Grades: K-2
| 49 students
Lincoln Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1098 1350th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 735-5411
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 735-5411
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Logan Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1096 1350th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 735-5581
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 735-5581
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 62656, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 62656, IL include Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School, Lincoln Jr High School and West Lincoln-broadwell Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 62656?
3 public middle schools are located in 62656.
What is the racial composition of students in 62656?
62656 public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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