For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,124 students in 62305, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 237 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 62305, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 62305, IL are Lincoln-douglas Elementary School, Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School and Sarah Atwater Denman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62305 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62305, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62305, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln-douglas Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3211 Payson Rd
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 223-8871
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 223-8871
Gr: K-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4900 Columbus Rd
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 228-7117
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 228-7117
Gr: K-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Sarah Atwater Denman Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4100 Harrison Street
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 222-2530
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 222-2530
Gr: K-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Colonel George Iles Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3111 N 12th St
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 222-4059
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 222-4059
Gr: K-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Adams Co Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
200 N 52nd St
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 223-8700
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 223-8700
Gr: 5-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 62305, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 62305, IL include Lincoln-douglas Elementary School, Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School and Sarah Atwater Denman Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 62305?
5 public schools are located in 62305.
What percentage of students in 62305 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 62305 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62305?
62305 public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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