For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 603 students in 62060, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in 62060, IL are Madison Student Support Center, Madison Senior High School and Bernard Long Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62060 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62060, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62060, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison Student Support Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1634 7th St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 876-6409
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 876-6409
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #22.
Madison Senior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Farrish St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 876-7010
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 876-7010
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Bernard Long Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1003 Farrish St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 876-6409
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 876-6409
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Madison Jr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Farrish St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-6409
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-6409
Gr: 6-8 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
62060, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1634 7th St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-6864
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-6864
Gr: K-3 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
1003 Farrish St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 876-6409
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 876-6409
Gr: 6-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 62060, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 62060, IL include Madison Student Support Center, Madison Senior High School and Bernard Long Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 62060?
4 public schools are located in 62060.
What is the racial composition of students in 62060?
62060 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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