For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 599 students in 62203, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in 62203, IL is Mason/clark Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 62203 have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 62203, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62203, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mason/clark Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5510 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3750
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3750
Gr: 5-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
62203, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8601 Washington St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3850
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3850
Gr: K-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
731 N 74th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3860
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3860
Gr: K-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
5510 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3750
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3750
Gr: 6-8 | 591 students
630 N 59th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3940
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3940
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Southwestern Il Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
950 North Kingshwy
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 394-2200
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 394-2200
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 62203, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 62203, IL include Mason/clark Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 62203?
1 public middle schools are located in 62203.
What is the racial composition of students in 62203?
62203 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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