For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,345 students in 62236, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 62236, IL are Parkview Elementary School and Columbia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 62236 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 62236, IL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62236, IL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Veterans Pkwy
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4997
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4997
Gr: 2-4 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Columbia Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Eagle Dr
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4993
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4993
Gr: 5-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
113 S Rapp Ave
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4995
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4995
Gr: PK-1 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 62236, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 62236, IL include Parkview Elementary School and Columbia Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 62236?
3 public elementary schools are located in 62236.
What is the racial composition of students in 62236?
62236 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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