Best Schools in 62321, IL
62321, IL has 12 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 2,642 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in 62321 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 62321, IL
The top high schools in 62321, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southeastern Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeastern Cusd 337 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 203 Students
2. Illini West High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Illini West H S Dist 307 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 342 Students
3. West Prairie Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Prairie Cusd 103 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students
4. Hamilton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Ccsd 328 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 170 Students
Best Middle Schools in 62321, IL
The top middle schools in 62321, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Prairie Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Prairie Cusd 103 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 99 Students
2. Carthage Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carthage Esd 317 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 171 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 62321, IL
The top elementary schools in 62321, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Prairie South Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Prairie Cusd 103 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 177 Students
2. Hamilton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Ccsd 328 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 419 Students
3. Nauvoo Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nauvoo-colusa Cusd 325 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 203 Students
4. La Harpe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Harpe Csd 347 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 200 Students
5. Southeastern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeastern Cusd 337 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 251 Students
6. Carthage Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carthage Esd 317 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 245 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 62321, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
62321, IL has a total population of 3,877 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 62321, 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 62321, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 62321, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 62321, 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 62321, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 62321, IL
How many schools are in 62321, IL?
62321, IL has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 2,642 students in total.
How do schools in 62321 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 62321 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in 62321 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 62321?
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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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 24%
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- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 24%
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- Projected: 53%
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- Projected: 23%
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- Projected: 31%
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