Best Schools in 62278, IL
62278, IL has 15 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary) serving 5,042 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in 62278 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 62278, IL
The top high schools in 62278, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Athens High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Athens Cusd 60 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 154 Students
2. Waterloo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 895 Students
3. Sparta High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sparta Cusd 140 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 327 Students
4. Red Bud High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Bud Cusd 132 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 410 Students
Best Middle Schools in 62278, IL
The top middle schools in 62278, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waterloo Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students
2. New Athens Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Athens Cusd 60 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 109 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 62278, IL
The top elementary schools in 62278, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rogers Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 367 Students
2. Gardner Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 399 Students
3. New Athens Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Athens Cusd 60 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 231 Students
4. Red Bud Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Bud Cusd 132 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 618 Students
5. Evansville Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sparta Cusd 140 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 116 Students
6. W J Zahnow Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterloo Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 488 Students
7. Trinity Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trinity Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 42 Students
8. St John The Baptist Catholic School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St John The Baptist Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 78 Students
9. St Johns Lutheran School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Johns Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 189 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 62278, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
62278, IL has a total population of 6,678 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 62278, 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 62278, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 62278, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 62278, 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 62278, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 62278, IL
How many schools are in 62278, IL?
62278, IL has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 5,042 students in total.
How do schools in 62278 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 62278 score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in 62278 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 62278?
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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