For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,942 students in 62236, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 393 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 62236, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 62236, IL are Parkview Elementary School, Columbia High School and Columbia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62236 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62236, IL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62236, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Veterans Pkwy
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4997
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4997
Gr: 2-4 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Columbia High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
77 Veterans Pkwy
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-5001
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-5001
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Columbia Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Eagle Dr
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4993
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4993
Gr: 5-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
113 S Rapp Ave
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4995
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4995
Gr: PK-1 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 62236, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 62236, IL include Parkview Elementary School, Columbia High School and Columbia Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 62236?
4 public schools are located in 62236.
What percentage of students in 62236 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 62236 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62236?
62236 public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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