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Best 62801 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 2,747 students in 62801, IL (there are 4 private schools, serving 426 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 62801, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 62801, IL are Hoyleton Education Center, Safe School Program Centralia and Raccoon Cons Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62801 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62801, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 62801, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Hoyleton Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
226 Chicago Ave
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 545-0126
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Safe School Program Centralia
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
501 N Elm St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 918-2733
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #33.
Raccoon Cons Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3601 State Route 161
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-7329
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Central City Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
129 Douglas St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-9521
Gr: PK-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
North Wamac Grade School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1500 Case St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1826
Gr: K-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Grand Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
21462 N Richview Ln
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 249-6289
Gr: K-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Bridges Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
226 Chicago Ave
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 545-0126
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Centralia Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
501 N Elm St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 918-2733
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #99.
Willow Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
815 W 7th St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-3313
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Centralia High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 E Calumet St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-7391
Gr: 9-12 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Jordan Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
311 Airport Rd
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Gr: 2-3 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1212.
Schiller Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
800 W 4th St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Gr: PK-1 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1313.
Centralia Jr High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
900 S Pine St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Gr: 4-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Centralia Pre-kindergarten Center
422 S Elm St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Gr: PK | 11 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Kaskaskia Education Center
Special Education School
2100 E Calumet St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-4721

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 62801, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 62801, IL include Hoyleton Education Center, Safe School Program Centralia and Raccoon Cons Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 62801?
15 public schools are located in 62801.
What percentage of students in 62801 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 62801 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62801?
62801 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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