For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 878 students in 62960, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 62960, IL are Franklin Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Metropolis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 62960 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 62960, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62960, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1006 Mount Mission Rd
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-2243
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-2243
Grades: PK-6
| 150 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4915 Jefferson School Rd
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-4390
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-4390
Grades: K-6
| 124 students
Rank: #33.
Metropolis Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1015 Filmore St
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-4821
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-4821
Grades: PK-6
| 490 students
Rank: #44.
Maple Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1698 Grand Chain Rd
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 543-7434
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 543-7434
Grades: PK-6
| 114 students
Rank: n/an/a
Starquest Academy Rssp South
Alternative School
1102 W 10th St
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 998-1283
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 998-1283
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
62960, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2841 Old Marion Rd
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-3440
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-3440
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
619 E 5th St
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-4621
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-4621
Grades: PK-4
| 104 students
Massac County Pre-kndrgrtnmetropolis Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1002 Catherine St
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-2444
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-2444
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 151
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-4315
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-4315
Grades: 5-6
| 183 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 62960, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 62960, IL include Franklin Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Metropolis Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 62960?
5 public elementary schools are located in 62960.
What is the racial composition of students in 62960?
62960 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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