For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 296 students in 62540, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 62540, IL are South Fork Elementary School and South Fork Jr Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 62540 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 62540, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62540, IL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Fork Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 Prairie Street
Kincaid, IL 62540
(217) 237-4331
Kincaid, IL 62540
(217) 237-4331
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
Rank: #22.
South Fork Jr Sr High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
612 Dial Street
Kincaid, IL 62540
(217) 237-4333
Kincaid, IL 62540
(217) 237-4333
Grades: 6-12
| 136 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 62540, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 62540, IL include South Fork Elementary School and South Fork Jr Sr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 62540?
2 public elementary schools are located in 62540.
What is the racial composition of students in 62540?
62540 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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