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Best 62650 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 3,122 students in 62650, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 568 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 62650, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 62650, IL are Il School For The Visually Impaired, The Lafayette Academy and Eisenhower Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62650 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62650, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 62650, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Il School For The Visually Impaired
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
658 E State St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4400
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
The Lafayette Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
409 Hardin Ave Fl 3
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8438
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #33.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1901 W Lafayette Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-5107
Gr: K-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Crossroad Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30 N Central Park Plz
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-0065
Gr: K-12
Rank: #55.
South Jacksonville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1700 S West St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-5514
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
North Jacksonville School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1626 State Highway 78 N
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-4084
Gr: K-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Ivan K Garrison Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
936 W Michigan Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
Gr: 3-12
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Jacksonville High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1211 N Diamond St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-4384
Gr: 9-12 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Jacksonville Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
664 Lincoln Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-4384
Gr: 6-8 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
524 S Kosciusko St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-6711
Gr: K-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1111.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
320 W Independence Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-8720
Gr: K-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1212.
Illinois School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
125 S Webster Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4201
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Arc
Alternative School
409 Hardin Ave Fl 3
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8438
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
Special Education School
936 W Michigan Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
Rank: n/an/a
The Early Years
516 Jordan St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-2876
Gr: PK | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Life (learning In Functional Envi
Special Education School
936 W Michigan Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
Rank: n/an/a
Special Educational And Student Services
3 W Central Park Plz
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-7402
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 62650, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 62650, IL include Il School For The Visually Impaired, The Lafayette Academy and Eisenhower Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 62650?
17 public schools are located in 62650.
What percentage of students in 62650 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 62650 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62650?
62650 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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