For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 135 students in 62312, IL.
The top ranked public high school in 62312, IL is Western High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 62312 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 62312, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 62312 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Western High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62312, IL Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Western High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Mcdonough St
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323
Gr: 9-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
62312, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 Mcdonough St
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
401 Mcdonough St
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323
Gr: 6-8 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 62312, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in 62312, IL include Western High School.
How many public high schools are located in 62312?
1 public high schools are located in 62312.
What is the racial composition of students in 62312?
62312 public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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