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Best 62526 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,122 students in 62526, IL (there are 4 private schools, serving 882 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 62526, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 62526, IL are Decatur Pub. Schs. Alt. Education, Milligan Academy Rssp and Social-emotional Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62526 have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62526, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 62526, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Decatur Pub. Schs. Alt. Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 N Educational Park Dr, Jared
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3361
Gr: K-12
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Milligan Academy Rssp
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 N Neely Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3085
Gr: 6-11
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Social-emotional Learning Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
620 E Garfield Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3310
Gr: K-12
Rank: #44.
Futures Unlimited
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 N Neely Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3080
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #55.
Robertson Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2240 E Geddes Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 428-7072
Gr: PK-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Parsons Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3591 N Macarthur Rd
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3330
Gr: K-6 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
Stephen Decatur Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Educational Park
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3251
Gr: 7-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #88.
Franklin Grove Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2440 N Summit Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3561
Gr: K-6 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Macon/piatt Roe 39 Alop
Alternative School
3433 Rupp Pkwy
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 872-3721
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Option Three
Alternative School
3433 Rupp Pkwy
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 872-3721
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Pershing Early Learning Center
2912 N University Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3301
Gr: PK | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 62526, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 62526, IL include Decatur Pub. Schs. Alt. Education, Milligan Academy Rssp and Social-emotional Learning Academy.
How many public schools are located in 62526?
11 public schools are located in 62526.
What percentage of students in 62526 go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 62526 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62526?
62526 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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