Best Public Schools in 62914 (Cairo, IL) (2025-26)

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Best 62914 Illinois Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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.

Public schools in zipcode 62914 have an score of 5% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and 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 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 62914, IL Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Cairo Jr/sr High School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
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4201 Sycamore St
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-2187

Gr: 7-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Rank: #22.

Cairo Elementary School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
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3101 Elm St
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-1027

Gr: PK-6 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 62914 Illinois

62914, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Bennett Elementary School (Closed 2011)

434 18th St
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-0344

Gr: 3-6

Cairo Altenative Center (Closed 2012)

Special Education School

2403 Walnut
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-9474

Cairo Junior High School (Closed 2004)

2403 Walnut St
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-0300

Gr: 6-8 | 181 students Minority enrollment: 92%

Five County Vocational Sys-adult Education High School (Closed 2013)

Vocational School

1615 Commercial Ave
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-4211

Gr: 9-12

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 55% (majority Hispanic).