Top 5 Best 62221 Illinois Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,561 students in 62221, IL (there are 5 private schools, serving 625 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 62221, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 62221, IL are Wingate Elementary School, Belleville High School-east and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62221 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in 62221, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 62221, IL Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wingate Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
150 Wingate Blvd
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 746-4802
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: #22.
Belleville High School-east
Math: 23% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2555 West Blvd
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 222-3706
Grades: 9-12
| 2,560 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 N Charles St
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 233-3798
Grades: PK-6
| 340 students
Rank: #44.
Whiteside Elementary School
Math: 18% | Reading: 18%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2028 Lebanon Ave
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 239-0000
Grades: PK-4
| 664 students
Rank: #55.
Whiteside Middle School
Math: 10% | Reading: 22%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Warrior Way
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 239-0000
Grades: 5-8
| 509 students
Rank: #66.
Pathways School
Special Education School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2401 Pathways Xing
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 355-4410
Grades: n/a
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 62221, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62221, IL include Wingate Elementary School, Belleville High School-east and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 62221, IL?
6 public schools are located in 62221, IL.
What percentage of students in 62221, IL go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 62221, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62221, IL?
62221, IL public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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