For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,073 students in 62448, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 175 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 62448, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 62448, IL are Jasper Co Jr High School, Newton Elementary School and Newton Comm High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62448 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in 62448, IL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62448, IL Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jasper Co Jr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1104 W Jourdan St
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-4202
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-4202
Grades: 7-8
| 175 students
Rank: #22.
Newton Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Maxwell St
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-8464
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-8464
Grades: 1-6
| 506 students
Rank: #33.
Newton Comm High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Westend Ave
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-2303
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-2303
Grades: 9-12
| 392 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62448, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62448, IL include Jasper Co Jr High School, Newton Elementary School and Newton Comm High School.
How many public schools are located in 62448, IL?
3 public schools are located in 62448, IL.
What percentage of students in 62448, IL go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 62448, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62448, IL?
62448, IL public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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