For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 174 students in 62824, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 62824, IL are Clay City Elementary School and Clay City Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 62824 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 62824, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62824, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clay City Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
607 South Walnut S. E.
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Gr: PK-5 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Clay City Jr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
607 S Walnut S. E.
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Gr: 6-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 62824, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 62824, IL include Clay City Elementary School and Clay City Jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 62824?
2 public elementary schools are located in 62824.
What is the racial composition of students in 62824?
62824 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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