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Best 62896 Illinois Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,525 students in 62896, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 116 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 62896, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).

The top ranked public schools in 62896, IL are Central Jr High School, Frankfort Intermediate School and Frankfort Comm High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 62896 have an score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62896, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.

Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 62896, IL Public Schools (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Central Jr High School

(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
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1600 E 9th St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-2444

Gr: 7-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #22.

Frankfort Intermediate School

(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
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800 N Cherry St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-1412

Gr: 3-6 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #33.

Frankfort Comm High School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
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601 E Main St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 932-3126

Gr: 9-12 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: n/an/a

Denning Elementary School

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1401 W 6th St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-2464

Gr: PK-2 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 62896, IL?

The top ranked public schools in 62896, IL include Central Jr High School, Frankfort Intermediate School and Frankfort Comm High School.

How many public schools are located in 62896?

4 public schools are located in 62896.

What percentage of students in 62896 go to public school?

93% of all K-12 students in 62896 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).

What is the racial composition of students in 62896?

62896 public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).