For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,592 students in 62205, IL.
The top ranked public schools in 62205, IL are Gordon Bush Alt Sch For Education, Annette Officer Elementary School and East St Louis Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62205 have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62205, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62205, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gordon Bush Alt Sch For Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1516 Gross Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3760
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3760
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Annette Officer Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
558 N 27th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3970
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3970
Grades: K-4
| 331 students
Rank: #33.
East St Louis Senior High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4901 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3700
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,261 students
62205, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Attucks Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2436 Kansas Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3810
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3810
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3310 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3750
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3750
Grades: 6-8
| 554 students
2600 Kansas Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3810
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3810
Grades: PK-5
| 154 students
2700 Summit Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3950
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3950
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1798 College Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3880
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3880
Grades: K-8
| 205 students
725 N 15th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3830
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3830
Grades: K
| 456 students
27th & Henrieth Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3970
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3970
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Tomorrows Builders Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1798 College Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 874-1671
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 874-1671
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62205, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62205, IL include Gordon Bush Alt Sch For Education, Annette Officer Elementary School and East St Louis Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 62205?
3 public schools are located in 62205.
What is the racial composition of students in 62205?
62205 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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