For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 668 students in 62837, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 62837, IL are New Hope Elementary School, Jasper Elementary School and Center Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 62837 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 62837, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62837, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Hope Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1804 County Road 445 N
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3296
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3296
Grades: K-8
| 193 students
Rank: #22.
Jasper Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2030 County Road 1020 N
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3048
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3048
Grades: K-8
| 178 students
Rank: #33.
Center Street Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 W Center St
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-2679
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-2679
Grades: 4-8
| 297 students
62837, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
R R 2 Box 546
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3101
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3101
Grades: K-8
| 88 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 62837, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 62837, IL include New Hope Elementary School, Jasper Elementary School and Center Street Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 62837?
3 public middle schools are located in 62837.
What is the racial composition of students in 62837?
62837 public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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