Best Schools in 62261, IL
62261, IL has 4 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,480 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in 62261 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 62261, IL
The top high schools in 62261, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Red Bud High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Bud Cusd 132 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 410 Students
2. Chester High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester Cusd 139 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 323 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 62261, IL
The top elementary schools in 62261, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prairie Du Rocher Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Du Rocher Ccsd 134 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 129 Students
2. Red Bud Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Bud Cusd 132 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 618 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 62261, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
62261, IL has a total population of 157 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 62261, 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 62261, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 62261, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 62261, 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 62261, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 62261, IL
How many schools are in 62261, IL?
62261, IL has 4 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,480 students in total.
How do schools in 62261 perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in 62261 score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in 62261 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 62261?
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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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations