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Best 62448 Illinois Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,069 students in 62448, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 183 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 62448, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).

The top ranked public schools in 62448, IL are Newton Elementary School, Jasper Co Jr High School and Newton Comm High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 62448 have an score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62448, IL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.

Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 62448, IL Public Schools (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Newton Elementary School

(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
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101 Maxwell St
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-8464

Gr: 1-6 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Rank: #22.

Jasper Co Jr High School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
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1104 W Jourdan St
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-4202

Gr: 7-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #33.

Newton Comm High School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
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201 Westend Ave
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-2303

Gr: 9-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 62448, IL?

The top ranked public schools in 62448, IL include Newton Elementary School, Jasper Co Jr High School and Newton Comm High School.

How many public schools are located in 62448?

3 public schools are located in 62448.

What percentage of students in 62448 go to public school?

85% of all K-12 students in 62448 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).

What is the racial composition of students in 62448?

62448 public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).