For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 265 students in 62316, IL.
The top ranked public school in 62316, IL is Southeastern Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø school in zipcode 62316 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62316, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62316, IL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southeastern Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
607 N Worrell St
Bowen, IL 62316
(217) 842-5236
Bowen, IL 62316
(217) 842-5236
Gr: PK-6 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
62316, Illinois ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 247
Bowen, IL 62316
(217) 842-5236
Bowen, IL 62316
(217) 842-5236
Gr: 5-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Po Box 247
Bowen, IL 62316
(217) 842-5236
Bowen, IL 62316
(217) 842-5236
Gr: 4-5 | 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62316, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62316, IL include Southeastern Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 62316?
1 public schools are located in 62316.
What is the racial composition of students in 62316?
62316 public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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