For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 174 students in 62914, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary school in 62914, IL is Cairo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 62914 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 62914, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62914, IL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cairo Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Elm St
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-1027
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-1027
Gr: PK-6 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
62914, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cairo Altenative Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
2403 Walnut
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-9474
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-9474
2403 Walnut St
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-0300
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-0300
Gr: 6-8 | 181 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Five County Vocational Sys-adult Education High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1615 Commercial Ave
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-4211
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-4211
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 62914, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 62914, IL include Cairo Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 62914?
1 public elementary schools are located in 62914.
What is the racial composition of students in 62914?
62914 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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