For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,886 students in 62301, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in 62301, IL are Adams County Rssp and Quincy Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 62301 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 62301, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 62301 have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Quincy Sr High School, with 78% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62301, IL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Adams County Rssp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1416 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7175
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7175
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Quincy Sr High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3322 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-3770
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-3770
Grades: 9-12
| 1,886 students
Rank: n/an/a
Academic Behavior&community Academy
Alternative School
1416 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7175
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7175
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Quincy Area Voc Center
Vocational School
219 Baldwin Dr
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-3775
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-3775
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
62301, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3000 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-0003
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-0003
Grades: 4-5
| 951 students
Cares Program High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
12th & Hampshire
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-0376
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-0376
Grades: 7-12
| 44 students
Chaddock Cares Program High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1125 Hampshire
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 592-0353
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 592-0353
Grades: 7-12
| 46 students
Chaddock School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
205 S 24th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-0034
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-0034
Grades: 5-12
| 40 students
Headstart School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
401 S 8th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7121
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7121
Grades: PK
| 336 students
Ombudsman Program (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
700 Maine
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-0585
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-0585
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ombudsman-careerlife Skills Prg (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
205 S 24th St
Quincy, IL 62301
Quincy, IL 62301
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Quincy Area Vocational Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
219 Baldwin Dr
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-3775
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-3775
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
1327 S 8th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7691
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7691
Grades: K-1
| 143 students
3001 Lindell Ave
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-5697
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-5697
Grades: K-2
| 270 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 62301, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in 62301, IL include Adams County Rssp and Quincy Sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in 62301?
4 public high schools are located in 62301.
What is the racial composition of students in 62301?
62301 public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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