For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 844 students in 62363, IL.
The top ranked public elementary school in 62363, IL is Pikeland Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 62363 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 62363, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62363, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pikeland Community School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Piper Ln
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-9462
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-9462
Gr: 3-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Pace Alternative School
Alternative School
201 E Higbee St
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-2248
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-2248
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
655 Clarksville Rd
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-2431
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-2431
Gr: PK-2 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
62363, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Roe East Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
328 North Illinois St
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-6888
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-6888
Gr: 6-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 62363, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 62363, IL include Pikeland Community School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 62363?
3 public elementary schools are located in 62363.
What is the racial composition of students in 62363?
62363 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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