Best Schools in 62557, IL
62557, IL has 16 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 4,909 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in 62557 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 62557, IL
The top high schools in 62557, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nokomis Jr/sr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nokomis Cusd 22 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 312 Students
2. Pana Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pana Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 392 Students
3. Taylorville Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylorville Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 781 Students
4. Central A & M High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central A & M Cud 21 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 225 Students
Best Middle Schools in 62557, IL
The top middle schools in 62557, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pana Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pana Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 264 Students
2. Taylorville Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylorville Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 683 Students
3. Central A & M Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central A & M Cud 21 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 168 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 62557, IL
The top elementary schools in 62557, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nokomis Cusd 22 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 284 Students
2. Gregory Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central A & M Cud 21 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 192 Students
3. Lincoln Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pana Cusd 8 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 217 Students
4. Memorial Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylorville Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 261 Students
5. North Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylorville Cusd 3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 537 Students
6. Washington Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pana Cusd 8 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 299 Students
7. Bond Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central A & M Cud 21 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 152 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 62557, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
62557, IL has a total population of 6,896 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 62557, 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 62557, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 62557, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 62557, 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 62557, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 62557, IL
How many schools are in 62557, IL?
62557, IL has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 4,909 students in total.
How do schools in 62557 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 62557 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in 62557 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 62557?
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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