Best 62677 Illinois Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,294 students in 62677, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in 62677, IL are Farmingdale Elementary School, Pleasant Plains High School and Pleasant Plains Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62677 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62677, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 62677, IL Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farmingdale Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2473 N Farmingdale Rd
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
(217) 626-1221
Gr: PK-4 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Plains High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 N Cartwright St
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
(217) 626-1044
Gr: 9-12 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Plains Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2455 N Farmingdale Rd
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
(217) 626-1061
Gr: 5-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 62677, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 62677, IL include Farmingdale Elementary School, Pleasant Plains High School and Pleasant Plains Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 62677?
3 public schools are located in 62677.
What is the racial composition of students in 62677?
62677 public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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