For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,882 students in 62881, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 53 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 62881, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 62881, IL are Franklin Park Middle School, Hawthorn Elementary School and Selmaville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62881 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62881, IL have an average ranking of 7/10, 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 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62881, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Park Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 Bobcat Cir
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 740-0963
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 740-0963
Grades: 4-8
| 559 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hawthorn Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Bobcat Cir
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 740-0952
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 740-0952
Grades: K-3
| 378 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Selmaville Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3185 Selmaville Rd
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-2416
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-2416
Grades: PK-8
| 231 students
Rank: #44.
Salem Community High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 N Broadway Ave
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-0727
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-0727
Grades: 9-12
| 714 students
62881, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
315 S Maple St
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-7701
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-7701
Grades: PK-K
| 97 students
Clntonmrnwshngtn Truant Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
200 East Schwartz St
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 533-3935
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 533-3935
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
Marclinwash County Ctes High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
200 East Schwartz St
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-6385
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-6385
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3185 Selmaville Road
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-0806
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-0806
Grades: 5-8
| 109 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62881, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62881, IL include Franklin Park Middle School, Hawthorn Elementary School and Selmaville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 62881?
4 public schools are located in 62881.
What percentage of students in 62881 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 62881 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62881?
62881 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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