For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,291 students in 62618, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 62618, IL are Gard Elementary School and Beardstown Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 62618 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 62618, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62618, IL Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gard Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 E 15th St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1364
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1364
Grades: K-4
| 466 students
Rank: #22.
Beardstown Jr/sr High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 E 15th St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-3665
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-3665
Grades: 5-12
| 825 students
62618, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Beardstown Charter School Learn Academy (Closed 2016)
Charter School
515 Canal St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-4529
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-4529
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
10143 N Bluff Springs Rd
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1805
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1805
Grades: 1-4
| 123 students
Cbs Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
9496 Il Rt 125
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-4723
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-4723
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 62618, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 62618, IL include Gard Elementary School and Beardstown Jr/sr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 62618, IL?
2 public elementary schools are located in 62618, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in 62618, IL?
62618, IL public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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