Top 5 Best 62301 Illinois Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,242 students in 62301, IL (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,602 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in 62301, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 62301, IL are Adams County Rssp, Quincy Jr High School and Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62301 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62301, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best 62301, IL Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Adams County Rssp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1416 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7175
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Quincy Jr High School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 S 14th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-3073
Grades: 6-8
| 1,348 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3000 Maine St, Thomas S Baldwi
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-0003
Grades: K-5
| 563 students
Rank: #44.
Quincy Sr High School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3322 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-3770
Grades: 9-12
| 1,924 students
Rank: n/an/a
Academic Behavior&community Academy
Alternative School
1416 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7175
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
401 S 8th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7121
Grades: PK-K
| 407 students
Rank: n/an/a
Quincy Area Voc Center
Vocational School
219 Baldwin Dr
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-3775
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 62301 Illinois

62301, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3000 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-0003
Grades: 4-5
| 951 students
12th & Hampshire
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-0376
Grades: 7-12
| 44 students
1125 Hampshire
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 592-0353
Grades: 7-12
| 46 students
Chaddock School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
205 S 24th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-0034
Grades: 5-12
| 40 students
Headstart School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
401 S 8th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7121
Grades: PK
| 336 students
700 Maine
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-0585
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
205 S 24th St
Quincy, IL 62301
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
219 Baldwin Dr
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-3775
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
1327 S 8th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7691
Grades: K-1
| 143 students
3001 Lindell Ave
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-5697
Grades: K-2
| 270 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 62301, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62301, IL include Adams County Rssp, Quincy Jr High School and Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 62301?
7 public schools are located in 62301.
What percentage of students in 62301 go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in 62301 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62301?
62301 public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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