For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,809 students in 62040, IL (there are 6 private schools, serving 570 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 62040, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 62040, IL are Maryville Elementary School, Prather Elementary School and Venice Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62040 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62040, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62040, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maryville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4651 Maryville Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-2044
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-2044
Gr: 1-2 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Prather Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2450 W 25th St
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5700
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5700
Gr: PK-K | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Venice Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
544 Niedringhaus Ave
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 274-7953
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 274-7953
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
316 E Chain Of Rocks Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-0057
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-0057
Gr: 3-4 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Frohardt Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2040 Johnson Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5821
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5821
Gr: 3-4 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Granite City High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3148 Fehling Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5808
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5808
Gr: 9-12 | 1,755 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Coolidge Junior High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3231 Nameoki Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5826
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5826
Gr: 7-8 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Grigsby Intermediate School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Cargill Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5544
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5544
Gr: 5-6 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Wilson Ave
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5817
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5817
Gr: 1-2 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Lake School
Alternative School
3201 E 23rd St
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5800
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5800
Gr: 5-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 62040, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 62040, IL include Maryville Elementary School, Prather Elementary School and Venice Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 62040?
10 public schools are located in 62040.
What percentage of students in 62040 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 62040 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62040?
62040 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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