For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 461 students in 62060, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 62060, IL are Bernard Long Elementary School and Madison Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 62060 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 62060, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62060, IL Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bernard Long Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1003 Farrish St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-1712
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-1712
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Madison Jr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Farrish St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-1712
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-1712
Gr: 6-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
62060, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1634 7th St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-6864
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-6864
Gr: K-3 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
1003 Farrish St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 876-6409
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 876-6409
Gr: 6-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 62060, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 62060, IL include Bernard Long Elementary School and Madison Jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 62060?
2 public elementary schools are located in 62060.
What is the racial composition of students in 62060?
62060 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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