Top 5 Best 62629 Illinois Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,682 students in 62629, IL.
The top ranked public schools in 62629, IL are Glenwood High School, Chatham Elementary School and Glenwood Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62629 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in 62629, IL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 62629, IL Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glenwood High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1501 E Plummer Blvd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2424
Grades: 9-12
| 1,505 students
Rank: #22.
Chatham Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
525 S College St
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2411
Grades: K-4
| 495 students
Rank: #33.
Glenwood Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
465 Chatham Rd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-1183
Grades: 5-6
| 763 students
Rank: #44.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1401 E Plummer Blvd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-6704
Grades: K-4
| 591 students
Rank: #55.
Ball Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1015 New City Rd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2414
Grades: PK-4
| 598 students
Rank: #66.
Glenwood Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
595 Chatham Rd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2481
Grades: 7-8
| 730 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 62629, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62629, IL include Glenwood High School, Chatham Elementary School and Glenwood Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in 62629, IL?
6 public schools are located in 62629, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in 62629, IL?
62629, IL public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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