62286 Illinois Public Schools
- For the 2020 school year, there are 2 top public schools in 62286, Illinois, serving 1,080 students.
- Public schools in zipcode 62286 have a diversity score of 0.38, which is higher than the Illinois average of 0.32.
- The most diverse school in zipcode 62286 is Sparta-lincoln Middle School. Read more about public school diversity statistics in Illinois or national school diversity statistics.
- Minority enrollment is 29% (majority Black) and the student:teacher ratio is 14:1.
62286, IL Public Schools (2020)
- School Location Grades Students
- Sparta Sparta High School Magnet School
205 W Hood St
Sparta, IL 62286
(618)443-4341
Grades: 9-12 | 336 students
- Sparta Sparta-lincoln Middle School Magnet School
203a Dean Ave
Sparta, IL 62286
(618)443-5331
Grades: PK-8 | 744 students
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