For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,956 students in 62523, IL (there are , serving 188 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 62523, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 62523, IL are Macarthur High School and Dennis Lab School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62523 have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62523, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62523, IL Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Macarthur High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 362-3152
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 362-3152
Gr: 9-12 | 1,042 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Dennis Lab School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 362-3511
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 362-3511
Gr: K-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
300 E Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 362-3301
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 362-3301
Gr: PK | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
62523, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Decatur Area Technical Academy (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
300 East Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3071
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3071
Gr: 2-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Heartland Technical Academy (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
300 East Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3014
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3014
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62523, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62523, IL include Macarthur High School and Dennis Lab School.
How many public schools are located in 62523?
3 public schools are located in 62523.
What percentage of students in 62523 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 62523 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62523?
62523 public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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