For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,195 students in 62206, IL.
The top ranked public schools in 62206, IL are Maplewood Elementary School, Elizabeth Morris Elementary School and Cahokia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62206 have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 4% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62206, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62206, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Jerome Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3709
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3709
Gr: PK-2 | 326 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Elizabeth Morris Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Andrews Dr
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3718
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3718
Gr: K-3 | 272 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Cahokia High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Range Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3730
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3730
Gr: 9-12 | 783 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Estelle Sauget School Of Choice
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Jerome Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-4741
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-4741
Gr: PK-8 | 249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Wirth/parks Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Mousette Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-5901
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-5901
Gr: 6-8 | 623 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 62:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Huffman Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Saint Robert Dr
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3720
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3720
Gr: 3-5 | 277 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
8th Grade Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Mousette Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-4705
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-4705
Gr: 6-8 | 192 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Penniman Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤1%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Jerome Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-1915
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-1915
Gr: 3-5 | 260 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Oliver Parks 6th Grade School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Mousette Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-5994
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-5994
Gr: 4-6 | 213 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Acdc Penniman
Alternative School
300 Annunciation Ct
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-5101
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-5101
Gr: 6-12
62206, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1700 Jerome Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3820
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3820
Gr: 5-12 | 224 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Fort Bowman Academy Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
2734 Calvin Blvd
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-7404
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-7404
Gr: K-12 | 283 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
1825 Jerome Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3712
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3712
Gr: PK-K | 191 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
1900 Mousette Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3722
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3722
Gr: K-8 | 370 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62206, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62206, IL include Maplewood Elementary School, Elizabeth Morris Elementary School and Cahokia High School.
How many public schools are located in 62206?
10 public schools are located in 62206.
What is the racial composition of students in 62206?
62206 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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