Best 62854 Illinois Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 434 students in 62854, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 62854, IL are South Central Elementary-kinmundy and South Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 62854 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 62854, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best 62854, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Central Elementary-kinmundy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
810 E 1st St
Kinmundy, IL 62854
(618) 547-7696
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
South Central Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
503 S Madison St
Kinmundy, IL 62854
(618) 547-7734
Gr: 6-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 62854, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 62854, IL include South Central Elementary-kinmundy and South Central Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 62854?
2 public elementary schools are located in 62854.
What is the racial composition of students in 62854?
62854 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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