For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,593 students in 62305, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 62305, IL are Lincoln-douglas Elementary School, Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School and Sarah Atwater Denman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 62305 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 62305, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62305, IL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln-douglas Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3211 Payson Rd
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 223-8871
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 223-8871
Gr: K-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4900 Columbus Rd
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 228-7117
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 228-7117
Gr: K-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Sarah Atwater Denman Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4100 Harrison Street
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 222-2530
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 222-2530
Gr: K-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Adams Co Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
200 N 52nd St
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 223-8700
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 223-8700
Gr: 5-12
62305, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Adams Juvenile Detention Center Rssp (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
200 North 52nd St
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 277-2233
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 277-2233
Gr: 7-12
3111 N 12th St
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 222-4059
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 222-4059
Gr: K-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 62305, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 62305, IL include Lincoln-douglas Elementary School, Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School and Sarah Atwater Denman Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 62305?
4 public elementary schools are located in 62305.
What is the racial composition of students in 62305?
62305 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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