Best Schools in 62526, IL
62526, IL has 26 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 9,612 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in 62526 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 62526, IL
The top high schools in 62526, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Maroa-forsyth Senior High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maroa Forsyth Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 338 Students
2. Warrensburg-latham High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warrensburg-latham Cusd 11 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 330 Students
3. Sangamon Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sangamon Valley Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 180 Students
4. Argenta-oreana High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Argenta-oreana Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 285 Students
5. Macarthur High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur Sd 61 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1105 Students
6. Eisenhower High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur Sd 61 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 934 Students
Best Middle Schools in 62526, IL
The top middle schools in 62526, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Warrensburg-latham Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warrensburg-latham Cusd 11 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 225 Students
2. Maroa-forsyth Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maroa Forsyth Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 260 Students
3. Sangamon Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sangamon Valley Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 150 Students
4. Argenta-oreana Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Argenta-oreana Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 199 Students
5. Stephen Decatur Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur Sd 61 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 459 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 62526, IL
The top elementary schools in 62526, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sangamon Valley Intermediate Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sangamon Valley Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 137 Students
2. Warrensburg-latham Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warrensburg-latham Cusd 11 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students
3. Maroa-forsyth Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maroa Forsyth Cusd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 596 Students
4. Argenta-oreana Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Argenta-oreana Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 446 Students
5. Michael E Baum Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur Sd 61 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 297 Students
6. Robertson Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur Sd 61 • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 329 Students
7. Parsons Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur Sd 61 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 462 Students
8. Franklin Grove Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur Sd 61 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 458 Students
9. Hope Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur Sd 61 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 563 Students
10. Our Lady Of Lourdes School
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Projected Test Scores
Our Lady Of Lourdes School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 223 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 62526, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
62526, IL has a total population of 31,658 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 62526, 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 62526, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.29 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 62526, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 62526, 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 62526, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 62526, IL
How many schools are in 62526, IL?
62526, IL has 26 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 9,612 students in total.
How do schools in 62526 perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in 62526 score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in 62526 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 62526?
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: 11%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations