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Best 62549 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,427 students in 62549, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in 62549, IL are Mt Zion Elementary School, Mt Zion High School and Mt Zion Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62549 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62549, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 62549, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt Zion Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
725 W Main St
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-3631
Gr: 2-3 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Mt Zion High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
305 S Henderson St
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2363
Gr: 9-12 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Mt Zion Jr High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
315 S Henderson St
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2369
Gr: 7-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Mt Zion Intermediate School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
310 S Henderson St
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2921
Gr: 4-6 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Mcgaughey Elementary School
1320 W Main St
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2711
Gr: PK-1 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 62549, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 62549, IL include Mt Zion Elementary School, Mt Zion High School and Mt Zion Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in 62549?
5 public schools are located in 62549.
What is the racial composition of students in 62549?
62549 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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