Top 5 Best 62526 Illinois Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools in 62526, IL.
Public high schools in zipcode 62526 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%).

Best 62526, IL Public High Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garfield Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
300 Meadow Terrace Pl, Dianne
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 N Neely Ave
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
620 E Garfield Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3310
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Futures Unlimited
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 N Neely Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3080
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
620 E Garfield Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3310
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 62526 Illinois

62526, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3789 N Water St
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 424-3084
Grades: 7-8
| 465 students
2160 W Center St
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3551
Grades: K-6
| 244 students
3900 N Neely Ave
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
620 E Garfield Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3361
Grades: K-6
| 288 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 62526, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in 62526, IL include Garfield Learning Academy, Milligan Academy Rssp and Social-emotional Learning Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 62526?
5 public high schools are located in 62526.

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