Best Public Schools in 62618 (Beardstown, IL) (2025-26)

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Best 62618 Illinois Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,496 students in 62618, IL (there are , serving 130 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 62618, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).

The top ranked public schools in 62618, IL are Gard Elementary School and Beardstown Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 62618 have an score of 5% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and score of 6% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62618, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.

Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 62618, IL Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Gard Elementary School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
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400 E 15th St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1364

Gr: K-4 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Rank: #22.

Beardstown Jr/sr High School

(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
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500 E 15th St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-3665

Gr: 5-12 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Rank: n/an/a

Grand Ave School

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1301 Grand Ave
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-3585

Gr: PK | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

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62618, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Beardstown Charter School Learn Academy (Closed 2016)

Charter School

515 Canal St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-4529

Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Brick Elementary School (Closed 2015)

10143 N Bluff Springs Rd
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1805

Gr: 1-4 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Cbs Alternative School (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

9496 Il Rt 125
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-4723

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 62618, IL?

The top ranked public schools in 62618, IL include Gard Elementary School and Beardstown Jr/sr High School.

How many public schools are located in 62618?

3 public schools are located in 62618.

What percentage of students in 62618 go to public school?

92% of all K-12 students in 62618 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).

What is the racial composition of students in 62618?

62618 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).