For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,951 students in 62301, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 62301, IL are Quincy Jr High School, Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School and Central 3-4 Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 62301 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 62301, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62301, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Quincy Jr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 S 14th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-3073
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-3073
Grades: 6-8
| 1,273 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3000 Maine St, Thomas S Baldwi
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-0003
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-0003
Grades: K-5
| 565 students
Rank: #33.
Central 3-4 Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Hanna St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 696-4652
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 696-4652
Grades: 3-4
| 113 students
62301, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3000 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-0003
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-0003
Grades: 4-5
| 951 students
Cares Program High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
12th & Hampshire
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-0376
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-0376
Grades: 7-12
| 44 students
Chaddock Cares Program High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1125 Hampshire
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 592-0353
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 592-0353
Grades: 7-12
| 46 students
Chaddock School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
205 S 24th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-0034
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-0034
Grades: 5-12
| 40 students
Headstart School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
401 S 8th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7121
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7121
Grades: PK
| 336 students
Ombudsman Program (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
700 Maine
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-0585
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-0585
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ombudsman-careerlife Skills Prg (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
205 S 24th St
Quincy, IL 62301
Quincy, IL 62301
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Quincy Area Vocational Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
219 Baldwin Dr
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-3775
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-3775
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
1327 S 8th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7691
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7691
Grades: K-1
| 143 students
3001 Lindell Ave
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-5697
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-5697
Grades: K-2
| 270 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 62301, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 62301, IL include Quincy Jr High School, Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School and Central 3-4 Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 62301?
3 public elementary schools are located in 62301.
What is the racial composition of students in 62301?
62301 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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