For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,325 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 5% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), 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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62618, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gard Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 E 15th St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1364
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1364
Gr: K-4 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Beardstown Jr/sr High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 E 15th St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-3665
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-3665
Gr: 5-12 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
62618, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Beardstown Charter School Learn Academy (Closed 2016)
Charter School
515 Canal St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-4529
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-4529
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
10143 N Bluff Springs Rd
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1805
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1805
Gr: 1-4 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Cbs Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
9496 Il Rt 125
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-4723
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-4723
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?
2 public elementary schools are located in 62618.
What is the racial composition of students in 62618?
62618 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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