For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 404 students in 62458, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in 62458, IL are St. Elmo Elementary School, St. Elmo Sr High School and St. Elmo Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62458 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62458, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62458, IL Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Elmo Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
519 W 2nd St
Saint Elmo, IL 62458
(618) 829-3263
Saint Elmo, IL 62458
(618) 829-3263
Gr: PK-6 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
St. Elmo Sr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W 12th St
Saint Elmo, IL 62458
(618) 829-3227
Saint Elmo, IL 62458
(618) 829-3227
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
St. Elmo Jr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W 12th St
Saint Elmo, IL 62458
(618) 829-3227
Saint Elmo, IL 62458
(618) 829-3227
Gr: 7-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 62458, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 62458, IL include St. Elmo Elementary School, St. Elmo Sr High School and St. Elmo Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in 62458?
3 public schools are located in 62458.
What is the racial composition of students in 62458?
62458 public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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