For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,496 students in 62618, IL (there are , serving 130 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 62618, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 62618, IL are Gard Elementary School and Beardstown Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 62618 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62618, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62618, IL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gard Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 E 15th St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1364
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1364
Gr: K-4 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Beardstown Jr/sr High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 E 15th St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-3665
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-3665
Gr: 5-12 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
1301 Grand Ave
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-3585
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-3585
Gr: PK | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
62618, Illinois ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Beardstown Charter School Learn Academy (Closed 2016)
Charter School
515 Canal St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-4529
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-4529
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
10143 N Bluff Springs Rd
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1805
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1805
Gr: 1-4 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Cbs Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
9496 Il Rt 125
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-4723
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-4723
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62618, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62618, IL include Gard Elementary School and Beardstown Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in 62618?
3 public schools are located in 62618.
What percentage of students in 62618 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 62618 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62618?
62618 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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