For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,196 students in 62363, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 44 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 62363, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 62363, IL are Pittsfield High School and Pikeland Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62363 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62363, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62363, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pittsfield High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Higbee St
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-6888
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-6888
Grades: 9-12
| 352 students
Rank: #22.
Pikeland Community School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Piper Ln
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-9462
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-9462
Grades: 3-8
| 490 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pace Alternative School
Alternative School
201 E Higbee St
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-2248
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-2248
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
655 Clarksville Rd
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-2431
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-2431
Grades: PK-2
| 354 students
62363, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Pittsfield Work Camp (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
R.r. 2
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-2280
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-2280
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Roe East Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
328 North Illinois St
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-6888
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-6888
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62363, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62363, IL include Pittsfield High School and Pikeland Community School.
How many public schools are located in 62363?
4 public schools are located in 62363.
What percentage of students in 62363 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 62363 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62363?
62363 public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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