For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,231 students in 62230, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 740 private students). 62% of all K-12 students in 62230, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 62230, IL are St. Rose Elementary School, Breese Elementary School and Central Comm High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62230 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62230, IL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62230, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Rose Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18004 Saint Rose Rd
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-7484
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-7484
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Breese Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
777 Memorial Dr
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-7128
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-7128
Gr: 2-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Central Comm High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7740 Old Us Highway 50
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-4578
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-4578
Gr: 9-12 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62230, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62230, IL include St. Rose Elementary School, Breese Elementary School and Central Comm High School.
How many public schools are located in 62230?
3 public schools are located in 62230.
What percentage of students in 62230 go to public school?
62% of all K-12 students in 62230 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62230?
62230 public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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