For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,479 students in 62243, IL (there are , serving 123 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 62243, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 62243, IL are Freeburg Elementary School and Freeburg Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62243 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62243, IL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62243, IL Public Schools (2025)
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Rank: #11.
Freeburg Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
408 S Belleville St
Freeburg, IL 62243
(618) 539-3188
Freeburg, IL 62243
(618) 539-3188
Gr: 3-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Freeburg Community High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 S Monroe St
Freeburg, IL 62243
(618) 539-5533
Freeburg, IL 62243
(618) 539-5533
Gr: 9-12 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
650 S State St
Freeburg, IL 62243
(618) 539-3188
Freeburg, IL 62243
(618) 539-3188
Gr: PK-2 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
62243, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62243, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62243, IL include Freeburg Elementary School and Freeburg Community High School.
How many public schools are located in 62243?
3 public schools are located in 62243.
What percentage of students in 62243 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 62243 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62243?
62243 public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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