For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 673 students in 62353, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 125 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 62353, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 62353, IL are Brown County Elementary School, Brown County High School and Brown County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62353 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62353, IL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62353, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brown County Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Nw Cross St
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-7501
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-7501
Gr: PK-4 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Brown County High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 E Main St
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-7702
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-7702
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Brown County Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
504 E Main Street
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-7601
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-7601
Gr: 5-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 62353, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 62353, IL include Brown County Elementary School, Brown County High School and Brown County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 62353?
3 public schools are located in 62353.
What percentage of students in 62353 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 62353 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62353?
62353 public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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