For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 741 students in 62286, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary school in 62286, IL is Sparta Lincoln School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 62286 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 62286, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62286, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sparta Lincoln School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
203a Dean Ave
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Gr: PK-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
62286, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
119 Legion Dr
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Gr: PK-3 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 62286, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 62286, IL include Sparta Lincoln School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 62286?
1 public elementary schools are located in 62286.
What is the racial composition of students in 62286?
62286 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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