For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 539 students in 62523, IL.
The top ranked public elementary school in 62523, IL is Dennis Lab School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 62523 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 4% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 62523, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62523, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dennis Lab School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 362-3511
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 362-3511
Grades: K-8
| 539 students
62523, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adult Teen Ged Academy (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
363 N Water
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 422-6113
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 422-6113
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Decatur Area Technical Academy (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
300 East Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3071
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3071
Grades: 2-12
| 7 students
Heartland Technical Academy (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
300 East Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3014
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3014
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 62523, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 62523, IL include Dennis Lab School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 62523?
1 public elementary schools are located in 62523.
What is the racial composition of students in 62523?
62523 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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