For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,902 students in 62801, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 62801, IL are North Wamac Grade School, Raccoon Cons Elementary School and Central City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 62801 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 62801, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62801, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Wamac Grade School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 Case St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1826
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1826
Grades: K-8
| 132 students
Rank: #22.
Raccoon Cons Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3601 State Route 161
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-7329
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-7329
Grades: PK-8
| 202 students
Rank: #33.
Central City Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
129 Douglas St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-9521
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-9521
Grades: PK-8
| 298 students
Rank: #44.
Grand Prairie Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21462 N Richview Ln
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 249-6289
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 249-6289
Grades: K-8
| 73 students
Rank: #55.
Willow Grove Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
815 W 7th St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-3313
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-3313
Grades: PK-8
| 135 students
Rank: #66.
Jordan Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 Airport Rd
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Grades: 2-3
| 227 students
Rank: #77.
Schiller Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 W 4th St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Grades: PK-1
| 251 students
Rank: #88.
Centralia Jr High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 S Pine St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Grades: 4-8
| 584 students
62801, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Centralia Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
9330 Shattuc Rd
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-4111
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-4111
Grades: 12
| n/a students
900 S Pine St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Grades: 5-8
| 534 students
1101 S Locust St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Grades: K
| 130 students
Hudelson Education Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
P.O. Box 548,
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-9312
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-9312
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
200 South Pine St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-7120
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-7120
Grades: 4
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 62801, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 62801, IL include North Wamac Grade School, Raccoon Cons Elementary School and Central City Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 62801?
8 public elementary schools are located in 62801.
What is the racial composition of students in 62801?
62801 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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