For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 509 students in 62544, IL.
The top ranked public schools in 62544, IL are Meridian Middle School and Meridian High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62544 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62544, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62544, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meridian Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
728 S Wall St
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-3367
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-3367
Gr: 6-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Meridian High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
728 S Wall St
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-5233
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-5233
Gr: 9-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
62544, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
245 S Towson
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-5269
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-5269
Gr: PK-2 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62544, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62544, IL include Meridian Middle School and Meridian High School.
How many public schools are located in 62544?
2 public schools are located in 62544.
What is the racial composition of students in 62544?
62544 public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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