For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 603 students in 62207, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 24 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 62207, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 62207, IL are Dunbar Elementary School and Lalumier Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62207 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62207, 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62207, IL Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dunbar Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1835 Tudor Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3840
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3840
Gr: K-4 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Lalumier Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6702 Bond Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 332-3713
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 332-3713
Gr: PK-3 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
62207, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2601 Bond Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3800
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3800
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
2436 Kansas Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3810
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3810
Gr: 5-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
4850 Market St
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3820
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3820
Gr: PK-3 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Curtis Miller Alternative High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
4400 Grand St
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3790
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3790
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1620 Russell Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3910
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3910
Gr: PK-5 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 62207, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 62207, IL include Dunbar Elementary School and Lalumier Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 62207?
2 public schools are located in 62207.
What percentage of students in 62207 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 62207 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62207?
62207 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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