For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,101 students in 62305, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 237 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 62305, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 62305, IL are Lincoln-douglas Elementary School, Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School and Colonel George Iles Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62305 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62305, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62305, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln-douglas Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3211 Payson Rd
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 223-8871
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 223-8871
Grades: K-5
| 590 students
Rank: #22.
Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4900 Columbus Rd
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 228-7117
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 228-7117
Grades: K-5
| 482 students
Rank: #33.
Colonel George Iles Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3111 N 12th St
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 222-4059
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 222-4059
Grades: K-5
| 508 students
Rank: #44.
Sarah Atwater Denman Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Harrison Street
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 222-2530
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 222-2530
Grades: K-5
| 521 students
Rank: n/an/a
Adams Co Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
200 N 52nd St
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 223-8700
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 223-8700
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
62305, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adams Juvenile Detention Center Rssp (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
200 North 52nd St
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 277-2233
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 277-2233
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62305, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62305, IL include Lincoln-douglas Elementary School, Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School and Colonel George Iles Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 62305?
5 public schools are located in 62305.
What percentage of students in 62305 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 62305 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62305?
62305 public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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