For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,113 students in 62274, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 127 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 62274, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 62274, IL are Pinckneyville Middle School, Pinckneyville Elementary School and Community Cons School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62274 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62274, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62274, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pinckneyville Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 E Water St
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-2724
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-2724
Grades: 5-8
| 228 students
Rank: #22.
Pinckneyville Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 W Mulberry St
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-5161
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-5161
Grades: PK-4
| 276 students
Rank: #33.
Community Cons School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6067 State Route 154
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-2419
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-2419
Grades: PK-8
| 203 students
Rank: #44.
Pinckneyville Comm High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Water St
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-5013
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-5013
Grades: 9-12
| 406 students
62274, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Pinckneyville Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
5835 State Route 154
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-9722
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-9722
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62274, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62274, IL include Pinckneyville Middle School, Pinckneyville Elementary School and Community Cons School.
How many public schools are located in 62274?
4 public schools are located in 62274.
What percentage of students in 62274 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 62274 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62274?
62274 public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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