Best Schools in 62243, IL
62243, IL has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,533 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in 62243 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 62243, IL
The top high schools in 62243, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Freeburg Community High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeburg Chsd 77 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 683 Students
2. Mascoutah High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mascoutah Cud 19 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1227 Students
3. New Athens High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Athens Cusd 60 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 154 Students
Best Middle Schools in 62243, IL
The top middle schools in 62243, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Freeburg Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeburg Ccsd 70 • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 532 Students
2. New Athens Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Athens Cusd 60 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 109 Students
3. Mascoutah Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mascoutah Cud 19 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 897 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 62243, IL
The top elementary schools in 62243, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mascoutah Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mascoutah Cud 19 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 776 Students
2. Smithton Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smithton Ccsd 130 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 556 Students
3. New Athens Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Athens Cusd 60 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 231 Students
4. St Joseph Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Joseph Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 104 Students
5. Freeburg Primary Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeburg Ccsd 70 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 264 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 62243, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
62243, IL has a total population of 5,981 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 62243, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 62243, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 62243, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 62243, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 62243, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 62243, IL
How many schools are in 62243, IL?
62243, IL has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,533 students in total.
How do schools in 62243 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 62243 score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in 62243 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 62243?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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