For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 294 students in 62914, IL.
The top ranked public schools in 62914, IL are Cairo Jr/sr High School and Cairo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 62914 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62914, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62914, IL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cairo Jr/sr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4201 Sycamore St
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-2187
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-2187
Grades: 7-12
| 120 students
Rank: #22.
Cairo Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Elm St
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-1027
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-1027
Grades: PK-6
| 174 students
62914, Illinois ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
434 18th St
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-0344
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-0344
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students
Cairo Altenative Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
2403 Walnut
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-9474
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-9474
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2403 Walnut St
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-0300
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-0300
Grades: 6-8
| 181 students
Five County Vocational Sys-adult Education High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1615 Commercial Ave
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-4211
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-4211
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62914, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62914, IL include Cairo Jr/sr High School and Cairo Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 62914?
2 public schools are located in 62914.
What is the racial composition of students in 62914?
62914 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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