For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 893 students in 62201, IL (there are , serving 35 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 62201, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 62201, IL are Siu Charter Sch Of East St Louis and East St Louis-lincoln Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62201 have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62201, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62201, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Siu Charter Sch Of East St Louis
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 James R Thompson Blvd
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 482-8391
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 482-8391
Gr: 9-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #22.
East St Louis-lincoln Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12 S 10th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3770
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3770
Gr: 5-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
501 Katherine Dunham Pl
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3290
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3290
Gr: PK | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
62201, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1601 Cleveland
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3890
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3890
Gr: K-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
1435 Market Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3980
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3980
Gr: K-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
1236 E Broadway
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3900
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 62201, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 62201, IL include Siu Charter Sch Of East St Louis and East St Louis-lincoln Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 62201?
3 public schools are located in 62201.
What percentage of students in 62201 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 62201 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62201?
62201 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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