For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,392 students in 62629, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 62629, IL are Chatham Elementary School, Ball Elementary School and Glenwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 62629 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 62629, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62629, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chatham Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
525 S College St
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2411
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2411
Gr: K-4 | 488 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Ball Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1015 New City Rd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2414
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2414
Gr: PK-4 | 609 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 E Plummer Blvd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-6704
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-6704
Gr: K-4 | 609 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Glenwood Intermediate School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
465 Chatham Rd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-1183
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-1183
Gr: 5-6 | 686 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 62629, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 62629, IL include Chatham Elementary School, Ball Elementary School and Glenwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 62629?
4 public elementary schools are located in 62629.
What is the racial composition of students in 62629?
62629 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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