For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 315 students in Tamms, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Tamms, IL are Egyptian Sr High School, Egyptian Jr High School and Egyptian Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tamms, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Tamms have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tamms, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Egyptian Sr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20023 Diswood Rd
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 776-5251
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 776-5251
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #22.
Egyptian Jr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20023 Diswood Rd
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 776-5251
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 776-5251
Grades: 6-8
| 71 students
Rank: #33.
Egyptian Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20023 Diswood Rd
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 776-5251
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 776-5251
Grades: PK-5
| 156 students
Rank: n/an/a
Five County Reg Voc Center
Vocational School
130 Washington St
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 747-2703
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 747-2703
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Five County Reg Voc System
Vocational School
130 Washington Ave
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 747-2703
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 747-2703
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Tamms, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Five County Vocational Center-tamms High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2nd And Washington
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 747-2703
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 747-2703
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Five County Vocational Sys-joppa Campus High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2nd And Washington St
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 543-9023
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 543-9023
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Tamms Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
8500 Supermax Rd
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 747-2042
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 747-2042
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tamms, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Tamms, IL include Egyptian Sr High School, Egyptian Jr High School and Egyptian Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Tamms?
5 public schools are located in Tamms.
What is the racial composition of students in Tamms?
Tamms public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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