For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 484 students in 62865, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in 62865, IL are Zeigler-royalton Jr High School, Zeigler-royalton High School and Zeigler-royalton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62865 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62865, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62865, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Zeigler-royalton Jr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4877 State Highway 148
Mulkeytown, IL 62865
(618) 596-2121
Mulkeytown, IL 62865
(618) 596-2121
Gr: 6-8 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Zeigler-royalton High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4989 State Highway 148
Mulkeytown, IL 62865
(618) 596-5841
Mulkeytown, IL 62865
(618) 596-5841
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Zeigler-royalton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4877 State Highway 148
Mulkeytown, IL 62865
(618) 596-2121
Mulkeytown, IL 62865
(618) 596-2121
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin-jefferson Sped Social Em
Special Education School
4989 State Highway 148
Mulkeytown, IL 62865
(618) 663-5279
Mulkeytown, IL 62865
(618) 663-5279
Gr: K-4
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 62865, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 62865, IL include Zeigler-royalton Jr High School, Zeigler-royalton High School and Zeigler-royalton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 62865?
4 public schools are located in 62865.
What is the racial composition of students in 62865?
62865 public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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