Best Public Elementary Schools in 62521 (Decatur, IL) (2025-26)

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Best 62521 Illinois Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,574 students in 62521, IL.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in 62521, IL are Michael E Baum Elementary School, Muffley Elementary School and American Dreamer Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public elementary schools in zipcode 62521 have an score of 2% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and score of 3% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 62521, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 62521, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Michael E Baum Elementary School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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801 S Lake Ridge Ave
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3521

Gr: K-6 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Rank: #22.

Muffley Elementary School

(Math: 2% | Reading: 5%)
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88 S Country Club Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3341

Gr: K-6 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Rank: #33.

American Dreamer Stem Academy

(Math: 2% | Reading: 3%)
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2115 S Taylor Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3380

Gr: K-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Rank: #44.

Hope Academy

(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 2%)
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955 N Illinois St
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3280

Gr: K-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 62521 Illinois

62521, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Brush College Elementary School (Closed 2014)

575 North Brush College Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 424-3184

Gr: K-6 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Enterprise Elementary School (Closed 2023)

2115 S Taylor Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3390

Gr: PK-6

Garfield Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

300 Meadow Terrace Pl
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3275

Gr: K-12

Heartland Region Efedual Credit High School (Closed 2013)

Vocational School

1 College Park
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 875-7211

Gr: 9-12

Middle and High marys adolescent Educational program (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

1800 E Lake Shore Dr
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 464-5000

Gr: 1-11

Salem Elementary School (Closed 2005)

2610 Salem Sch Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 864-2615

Gr: K-3 | 90 students Minority enrollment: 3%

Thomas Jefferson Middle School (Closed 2020)

4735 E Cantrell St
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3201

Gr: 7-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Washington Elementary School (Closed 2006)

400 S Maffit St
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 424-3205

Gr: PK-6 | 331 students Minority enrollment: 70%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 62521, IL?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in 62521, IL include Michael E Baum Elementary School, Muffley Elementary School and American Dreamer Stem Academy.

How many public elementary schools are located in 62521?

4 public elementary schools are located in 62521.

What is the racial composition of students in 62521?

62521 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).