For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,758 students in 62249, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 62249, IL are Grantfork Upper Elementary School, Highland Middle School and Highland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 62249 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 62249, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 62249, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grantfork Upper Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
206 N Mulberry St
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 675-2200
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 675-2200
Gr: 4-5 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Broadway
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 651-8800
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 651-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Broadway
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-2108
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-2108
Gr: 3-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
400 Broadway
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-2108
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-2108
Gr: PK-2 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
62249, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 149
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-2106
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-2106
Gr: 2-4 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 62249, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 62249, IL include Grantfork Upper Elementary School, Highland Middle School and Highland Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 62249?
4 public elementary schools are located in 62249.
What is the racial composition of students in 62249?
62249 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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