For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,354 students in 62656, IL (there are , serving 226 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 62656, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 62656, IL are Central Elementary School, Lincoln Jr High School and Washington-monroe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62656 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62656, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62656, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 7th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3386
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3386
Grades: PK-5
| 176 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Jr High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
208 Broadway St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3535
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3535
Grades: 6-8
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
Washington-monroe Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1002 Pekin St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4764
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4764
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
Rank: #44.
Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 1500th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4136
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4136
Grades: PK-8
| 299 students
Rank: #55.
West Lincoln-broadwell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2695 Woodlawn Rd
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-2630
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-2630
Grades: PK-8
| 217 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Comm High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Railer Way
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4131
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4131
Grades: 9-12
| 779 students
Rank: #77.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
506 11th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6819
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6819
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: n/an/a
1311 Nicholson Rd
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3386
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3386
Grades: PK-2
| 52 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lincolnland Technical Educational Center
Vocational School
1000 Railer Way
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4131
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4131
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
62656, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
710 5th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6898
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6898
Grades: K-2
| 49 students
Lincoln Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1098 1350th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 735-5411
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 735-5411
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Logan Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1096 1350th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 735-5581
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 735-5581
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62656, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62656, IL include Central Elementary School, Lincoln Jr High School and Washington-monroe Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 62656?
9 public schools are located in 62656.
What percentage of students in 62656 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 62656 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62656?
62656 public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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