For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,671 students in 62901, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 143 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 62901, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 62901, IL are Carbondale Comm High School, Lewis School and Thomas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62901 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62901, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62901, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carbondale Comm High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1301 E Walnut St
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-3371
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-3371
Gr: 9-12 | 1,023 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Lewis School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Lewis Ln
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-5393
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-5393
Gr: 4-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1025 N Wall St
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-6226
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-6226
Gr: 2-3 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Carbondale Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1150 E Grand Ave
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-2174
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-2174
Gr: 6-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Eurma C Hayes Center
Special Education School
441 E Willow St
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 684-2109
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 684-2109
Rank: n/an/a
121 N Parrish Ln
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-5781
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-5781
Gr: PK-1 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 62901, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 62901, IL include Carbondale Comm High School, Lewis School and Thomas Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 62901?
6 public schools are located in 62901.
What percentage of students in 62901 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 62901 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62901?
62901 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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