For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,422 students in 62863, IL (there are , serving 153 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 62863, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 62863, IL are Mt Carmel Grade School, Mt Carmel Junior High School and Mount Carmel High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62863 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62863, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62863, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt Carmel Grade School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1520 Poplar St
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 262-5699
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 262-5699
Grades: 3-6
| 382 students
Rank: #22.
Mt Carmel Junior High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Pear St
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 262-8886
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 262-8886
Grades: 7-8
| 213 students
Rank: #33.
Mount Carmel High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Pear St
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 262-5104
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 262-5104
Grades: 9-12
| 448 students
Rank: n/an/a
1300 N Walnut St
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 263-3876
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 263-3876
Grades: PK-2
| 379 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62863, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62863, IL include Mt Carmel Grade School, Mt Carmel Junior High School and Mount Carmel High School.
How many public schools are located in 62863?
4 public schools are located in 62863.
What percentage of students in 62863 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 62863 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62863?
62863 public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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