For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,562 students in 62522, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in 62522, IL are Johns Hill Magnet School, Montessori Academy For Peace and South Shores Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62522 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62522, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62522, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Johns Hill Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Church St
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3350
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3350
Gr: K-8 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Montessori Academy For Peace
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Church St
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3390
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3390
Gr: PK-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
South Shores Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Church St
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3321
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3321
Gr: K-6 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Parsons Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Church St
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3330
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3330
Gr: K-6 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Franklin Grove Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Church St
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3561
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3561
Gr: K-6 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
62522, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Durfee Magnet Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
1077 W Grand Ave
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3500
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3500
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 62522, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 62522, IL include Johns Hill Magnet School, Montessori Academy For Peace and South Shores Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 62522?
5 public schools are located in 62522.
What is the racial composition of students in 62522?
62522 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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