For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 926 students in 62951, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in 62951, IL are Project Echo, Johnston City High School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62951 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62951, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62951, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Project Echo
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17428 Route 37
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-6628
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-6628
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #22.
Johnston City High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Jefferson Ave
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-4700
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1108 Grand Ave
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-7561
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-7561
Gr: PK-2 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 E 12th St
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-7581
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-7581
Gr: 5-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 62951, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 62951, IL include Project Echo, Johnston City High School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 62951?
4 public schools are located in 62951.
What is the racial composition of students in 62951?
62951 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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