For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 484 students in 62865, IL.
The top ranked public schools in 62865, IL are Zeigler-royalton Jr High School, Zeigler-royalton High School and Zeigler-royalton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62865 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62865, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 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 62865, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Zeigler-royalton Jr High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4877 State Highway 148
Mulkeytown, IL 62865
(618) 596-2121
Mulkeytown, IL 62865
(618) 596-2121
Grades: 6-8
| 103 students
Rank: #22.
Zeigler-royalton High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4989 State Highway 148
Mulkeytown, IL 62865
(618) 596-5841
Mulkeytown, IL 62865
(618) 596-5841
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Rank: #33.
Zeigler-royalton Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4877 State Highway 148
Mulkeytown, IL 62865
(618) 596-2121
Mulkeytown, IL 62865
(618) 596-2121
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin-jefferson Sped Social Em
Special Education School
4989 State Highway 148
Mulkeytown, IL 62865
(618) 663-5279
Mulkeytown, IL 62865
(618) 663-5279
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62865, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62865, IL include Zeigler-royalton Jr High School, Zeigler-royalton High School and Zeigler-royalton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 62865?
4 public schools are located in 62865.
What is the racial composition of students in 62865?
62865 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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