For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,977 students in 62959, IL (there are , serving 89 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 62959, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 62959, IL are Washington Elementary School, Longfellow Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62959 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62959, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62959, IL Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
420 E Main St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-8534
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-8534
Grades: K-5
| 487 students
Rank: #22.
Longfellow Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 W Hendrickson St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-3230
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-3230
Grades: K-5
| 241 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 E Boulevard St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-5766
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-5766
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Morningside Dr
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-6063
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-6063
Grades: K-5
| 487 students
Rank: #55.
Crab Orchard Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19189 Bailey St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 982-2181
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 982-2181
Grades: PK-8
| 339 students
Rank: #66.
Marion Jr High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1609 W Main St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-1317
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-1317
Grades: 6-8
| 726 students
Rank: #77.
Marion High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1501 S Carbon St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-8196
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-8196
Grades: 9-12
| 1,159 students
Rank: #88.
Crab Orchard High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19189 Bailey St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 982-2181
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 982-2181
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
Rank: n/an/a
Starquest Academy Rssp South
Alternative School
502 W Jackson St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 998-1283
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 998-1283
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Williamson Co Intensive Program
Special Education School
801 E Reeves St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-2472
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-2472
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Williamson Co Learning Center
Special Education School
409 S Court St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-2138
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-2138
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62959, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62959, IL include Washington Elementary School, Longfellow Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 62959?
11 public schools are located in 62959.
What percentage of students in 62959 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 62959 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62959?
62959 public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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