For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 806 students in 62204, IL (there are , serving 143 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 62204, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 62204, IL are Wyvetter Younge Sch Of Excellence and James Avant Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62204 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62204, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 62204, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wyvetter Younge Sch Of Excellence
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3939 Caseyville Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3930
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3930
Grades: K-8
| 477 students
Rank: #22.
James Avant Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1915 N 55th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3870
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3870
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
62204, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1600 N 40th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3870
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3870
Grades: PK-5
| 687 students
1600 N 40th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3870
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3870
Grades: PK-5
| 650 students
1915 N 55th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3930
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3930
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
1800 North 25th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3920
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3920
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
4817 Hallows Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3990
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3990
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4817 Hallows Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3990
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3990
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3939 Caseyville Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3760
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3760
Grades: 9
| n/a students
3939 Caseyville Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3760
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3760
Grades: 6-8
| 667 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62204, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62204, IL include Wyvetter Younge Sch Of Excellence and James Avant Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 62204?
2 public schools are located in 62204.
What percentage of students in 62204 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 62204 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62204?
62204 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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