For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 419 students in 62869, IL.
The top ranked public elementary school in 62869, IL is Norris City-omaha Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 62869 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 62869, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62869, IL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Norris City-omaha Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
580 Us Hwy 45 South
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 378-3212
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 378-3212
Grades: K-8
| 419 students
Rank: n/an/a
Roe20 Learning Alternative Branch
Alternative School
305 S Powell St
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 387-0107
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 387-0107
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
62869, Illinois ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ohio & Wabash Valley Rvs High School (Closed 2005)
Vocational School
800 South Division St
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 378-2274
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 378-2274
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 62869, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 62869, IL include Norris City-omaha Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 62869?
2 public elementary schools are located in 62869.
What is the racial composition of students in 62869?
62869 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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