For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 680 students in 62353, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 125 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 62353, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 62353, IL are Brown County High School, Brown County Elementary School and Brown County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62353 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62353, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62353, IL Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brown County High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 E Main St
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-7702
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-7702
Grades: 9-12
| 212 students
Rank: #22.
Brown County Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Nw Cross St
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-7501
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-7501
Grades: PK-4
| 262 students
Rank: #33.
Brown County Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
504 E Main Street
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-7601
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-7601
Grades: 5-8
| 206 students
62353, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Western Illinois Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2500 Route 99 South
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-4441
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-4441
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62353, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62353, IL include Brown County High School, Brown County Elementary School and Brown County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 62353?
3 public schools are located in 62353.
What percentage of students in 62353 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 62353 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62353?
62353 public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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