For the 2025 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 Parsons 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 6% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), 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 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62522, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Johns Hill Magnet School
Magnet School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Church St
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3350
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3350
Grades: K-8
| 623 students
Rank: #22.
Montessori Academy For Peace
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Church St
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3390
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3390
Grades: PK-8
| 639 students
Rank: #33.
Parsons Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Church St
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3330
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3330
Grades: K-6
| 488 students
Rank: #44.
South Shores Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Church St
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3321
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3321
Grades: K-6
| 338 students
Rank: #55.
Franklin Grove Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Church St
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3561
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3561
Grades: K-6
| 474 students
62522, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Durfee Magnet Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
1077 W Grand Ave
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3500
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3500
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
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 Parsons 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 56% (majority Hispanic).
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