For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,956 students in 62523, IL (there are , serving 188 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 62523, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 62523, IL are Macarthur High School and Dennis Lab School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62523 have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62523, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62523, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Macarthur High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 362-3152
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 362-3152
Gr: 9-12 | 1,042 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Dennis Lab School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 362-3511
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 362-3511
Gr: K-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
300 E Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 362-3301
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 362-3301
Gr: PK | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
62523, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Decatur Area Technical Academy (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
300 East Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3071
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3071
Gr: 2-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Heartland Technical Academy (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
300 East Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3014
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3014
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 62523, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 62523, IL include Macarthur High School and Dennis Lab School.
How many public schools are located in 62523?
3 public schools are located in 62523.
What percentage of students in 62523 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 62523 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62523?
62523 public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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