Best 62056 Illinois Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,300 students in 62056, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 122 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 62056, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 62056, IL are Revive Alternative High School, Litchfield Middle School and Litchfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62056 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62056, IL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best 62056, IL Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Revive Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1100 N Old Route 66
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 408-2185
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Litchfield Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1701 N State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-4668
Grades: 6-8
| 271 students
Rank: #33.
Litchfield Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
705 N Jefferson St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-4034
Grades: 2-5
| 344 students
Rank: #44.
Litchfield Senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1705 N State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3955
Grades: 9-12
| 393 students
Rank: n/an/a
601 S State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3514
Grades: PK
| 96 students
Rank: n/an/a
800 N Chestnut St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-2851
Grades: K-1
| 196 students
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix Safe Schools Program
Alternative School
1100 N Old Route 66
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 408-2185
Grades: 6-9
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
S Cen Il Reg Workforce Trng
Alternative School
2001 Eilerman Ave
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-2157
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 62056 Illinois

62056, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
615 E Tyler Ave
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3565
Grades: 2-3
| 178 students
601 S State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3652
Grades: 4
| 116 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 62056, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62056, IL include Revive Alternative High School, Litchfield Middle School and Litchfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 62056?
8 public schools are located in 62056.
What percentage of students in 62056 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 62056 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62056?
62056 public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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