For the 2025-26 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62863, IL Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 3-6 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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
Gr: 7-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
1300 N Walnut St
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 263-3876
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 263-3876
Gr: PK-2 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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 55% (majority Hispanic).
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