Top 5 Best 62563 Illinois Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,047 students in 62563, IL.
The top ranked public schools in 62563, IL are Rochester High School, Rochester Intermediate School and Rochester Elementary 2-3. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62563 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62563, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best 62563, IL Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rochester High School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Rocket Dr
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-9761
Grades: 9-12
| 709 students
Rank: #22.
Rochester Intermediate School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 Jack Taylor Dr
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-6215
Grades: 4-6
| 415 students
Rank: #33.
Rochester Elementary 2-3
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
456 Education Ave
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-6216
Grades: 2-3
| 257 students
Rank: #44.
Rochester Jr High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3 Rocket Dr
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-9761
Grades: 7-8
| 296 students
Rank: n/an/a
707 W Main St
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-9778
Grades: PK-1
| 370 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 62563, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62563, IL include Rochester High School, Rochester Intermediate School and Rochester Elementary 2-3.
How many public schools are located in 62563?
5 public schools are located in 62563.
What is the racial composition of students in 62563?
62563 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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