For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 464 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 (2025-26)
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) 876-6409
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 876-6409
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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) 877-6409
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-6409
Gr: 6-8 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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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