For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 799 students in 62526, IL (there are 4 private schools, serving 907 private students). 47% of all K-12 students in 62526, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 62526, IL are Garfield Learning Academy, Milligan Academy Rssp and Social-emotional Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62526 have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62526, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62526, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garfield Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 Meadow Terrace Pl, Dianne
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3361
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3361
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Milligan Academy Rssp
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3900 N Neely Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3085
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3085
Grades: 6-11
| n/a students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Social-emotional Learning Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
620 E Garfield Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3310
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3310
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Futures Unlimited
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3900 N Neely Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3080
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3080
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Robertson Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2240 E Geddes Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 428-7072
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 428-7072
Grades: PK-8
| 332 students
Rank: #66.
Stephen Decatur Middle School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Educational Park
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3251
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3251
Grades: 7-8
| 467 students
Rank: n/an/a
620 E Garfield Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3310
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3310
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
62526, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3789 N Water St
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 424-3084
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 424-3084
Grades: 7-8
| 465 students
2160 W Center St
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3551
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3551
Grades: K-6
| 244 students
3900 N Neely Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3541
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3541
Grades: K-6
| 305 students
Sunnyside School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
303 W Mound Rd
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 424-3073
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 424-3073
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
620 E Garfield Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3361
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3361
Grades: K-6
| 288 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62526, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62526, IL include Garfield Learning Academy, Milligan Academy Rssp and Social-emotional Learning Academy.
How many public schools are located in 62526?
7 public schools are located in 62526.
What percentage of students in 62526 go to public school?
47% of all K-12 students in 62526 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62526?
62526 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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