For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,281 students in 62401, IL (there are , serving 914 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in 62401, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 62401, IL are Tristar Academy Safe Sch Program, Central Grade School and Effingham High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62401 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62401, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62401, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tristar Academy Safe Sch Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1901 S 4th St Ste 215
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-2865
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-2865
Gr: 6-9
Rank: #22.
Central Grade School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3901 S Banker St.
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1400
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1400
Gr: 2-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Effingham High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1301 W Grove Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1100
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Effingham Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 S Henrietta St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1300
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1300
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Aspire Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1901 S 4th St Ste 215
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-2865
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-2865
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Fresh Start Treatment & Learning
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 N 1st St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-6161
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-6161
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
3224 S Banker St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1460
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1460
Gr: K | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
215 N 1st St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1380
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1380
Gr: PK | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
211 W Douglas Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1530
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1530
Gr: 1-2 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
62401, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
20117 N 1525th St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 844-3343
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 844-3343
Gr: 3-6 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
900 W Edgar Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1570
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1570
Gr: 1-2 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
900 West Edgar Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1380
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1380
Gr: PK | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62401, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62401, IL include Tristar Academy Safe Sch Program, Central Grade School and Effingham High School.
How many public schools are located in 62401?
9 public schools are located in 62401.
What percentage of students in 62401 go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in 62401 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62401?
62401 public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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