For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 174 students in 62824, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 62824, IL are Clay City Elementary School and Clay City Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 62824 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 62824, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62824, IL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clay City Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
607 South Walnut S. E.
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Gr: PK-5 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Clay City Jr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
607 S Walnut S. E.
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Gr: 6-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 62824, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 62824, IL include Clay City Elementary School and Clay City Jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 62824?
2 public elementary schools are located in 62824.
What is the racial composition of students in 62824?
62824 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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