For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,345 students in 62236, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 62236, IL are Parkview Elementary School and Columbia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 62236 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 62236, IL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62236, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkview Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Veterans Pkwy
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4997
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4997
Grades: 2-4
| 436 students
Rank: #22.
Columbia Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Eagle Dr
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4993
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4993
Grades: 5-8
| 613 students
Rank: n/an/a
113 S Rapp Ave
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4995
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4995
Grades: PK-1
| 296 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 62236, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 62236, IL include Parkview Elementary School and Columbia Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 62236?
3 public elementary schools are located in 62236.
What is the racial composition of students in 62236?
62236 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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