For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,080 students in 62286, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in 62286, IL are Sparta High School and Sparta Lincoln School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62286 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62286, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62286, IL Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sparta High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 W Hood St
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-4341
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-4341
Gr: 9-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Sparta Lincoln School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
203a Dean Ave
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Gr: PK-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
62286, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
119 Legion Dr
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Gr: PK-3 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 62286, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 62286, IL include Sparta High School and Sparta Lincoln School.
How many public schools are located in 62286?
2 public schools are located in 62286.
What is the racial composition of students in 62286?
62286 public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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