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Best 62864 Illinois Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 1,819 students in 62864, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 62864, IL are Summersville Grade School, Mcclellan Elementary School and Bethel Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 62864 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 62864, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best 62864, IL Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summersville Grade School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1118 Fairfield Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8079
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Mcclellan Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9475 N Il Highway 148
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8072
Gr: K-8 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Bethel Grade School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Bethel Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8095
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Spring Garden Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14975 E Bakerville Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8070
Gr: K-4 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 N 30th St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8068
Gr: K-3 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Zadok Casey Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1829 Broadway St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8060
Gr: 6-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
J L Buford Intermediate Educational Center
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
623 S 34th St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8064
Gr: 4-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 13 High Needs
Alternative School
1710 Broadway St, Mt. Vernon E
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8040
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 13 Seniors Plus
Alternative School
1710 Broadway St, Mt. Vernon E
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8040
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 13 Student Success
Alternative School
1710 Broadway St, Student Succ
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8040
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Safe School Program
Alternative School
2300 Benton Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 316-7071
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 62864, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 62864, IL include Summersville Grade School, Mcclellan Elementary School and Bethel Grade School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 62864?
11 public elementary schools are located in 62864.
What is the racial composition of students in 62864?
62864 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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