For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,426 students in 62837, IL.
The top ranked public schools in 62837, IL are New Hope Elementary School, Jasper Elementary School and Center Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62837 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62837, IL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62837, IL Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Hope Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1804 County Road 445 N
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3296
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3296
Grades: K-8
| 194 students
Rank: #22.
Jasper Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2030 County Road 1020 N
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3048
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3048
Grades: K-8
| 182 students
Rank: #33.
Center Street Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 W Center St
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-2679
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-2679
Grades: 4-8
| 320 students
Rank: #44.
Fairfield Comm High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 W King St
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 847-9403
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 847-9403
Grades: 9-12
| 435 students
Rank: #55.
North Side Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
806 N 1st St
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-6501
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-6501
Grades: PK-3
| 295 students
62837, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
R R 2 Box 546
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3101
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3101
Grades: K-8
| 88 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62837, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62837, IL include New Hope Elementary School, Jasper Elementary School and Center Street Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 62837, IL?
5 public schools are located in 62837, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in 62837, IL?
62837, IL public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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