For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,562 students in 62522, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 62522, IL are Johns Hill Magnet School, Montessori Academy For Peace and South Shores Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 62522 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 62522, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62522, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Johns Hill Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Church St
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3350
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3350
Gr: K-8 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Montessori Academy For Peace
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Church St
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3390
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3390
Gr: PK-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
South Shores Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Church St
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3321
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3321
Gr: K-6 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Parsons Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Church St
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3330
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3330
Gr: K-6 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Franklin Grove Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Church St
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3561
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3561
Gr: K-6 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
62522, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Durfee Magnet Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
1077 W Grand Ave
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3500
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3500
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 62522, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 62522, IL include Johns Hill Magnet School, Montessori Academy For Peace and South Shores Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 62522?
5 public elementary schools are located in 62522.
What is the racial composition of students in 62522?
62522 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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