For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 893 students in 62201, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 35 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 62201, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 62201, IL are Siu Charter Sch Of East St Louis and East St Louis-lincoln Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62201 have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62201, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62201, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Siu Charter Sch Of East St Louis
Charter School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 James R Thompson Blvd
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 482-8391
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 482-8391
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
Rank: #22.
East St Louis-lincoln Middle School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12 S 10th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3770
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3770
Grades: 5-8
| 400 students
Rank: n/an/a
501 Katherine Dunham Pl
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3290
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3290
Grades: PK
| 376 students
62201, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1601 Cleveland
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3890
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3890
Grades: K-5
| 157 students
1435 Market Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3980
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3980
Grades: K-5
| 198 students
1236 E Broadway
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3900
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62201, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62201, IL include Siu Charter Sch Of East St Louis and East St Louis-lincoln Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 62201?
3 public schools are located in 62201.
What percentage of students in 62201 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 62201 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62201?
62201 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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