For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 783 students in 62568, IL.
The top ranked public high school in 62568, IL is Taylorville Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 62568 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 62568, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 62568 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Taylorville Sr High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62568, IL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Taylorville Sr High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
815 W Springfield Rd
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2268
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2268
Grades: 9-12
| 783 students
62568, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
515 E Bidwell
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7870
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7870
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Main Street Prep (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
108 E Market
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2488
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2488
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1004 West Prairie St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2249
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2249
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
Taylorville Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
100 W Franklin St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 775-0532
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 775-0532
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Taylorville Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
Route 29 South
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-4004
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-4004
Grades: 12
| n/a students
300 N Elevator
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7941
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7941
Grades: K-5
| 213 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 62568, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in 62568, IL include Taylorville Sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in 62568?
1 public high schools are located in 62568.
What is the racial composition of students in 62568?
62568 public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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