For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,168 students in 62881, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 62881, IL are Franklin Park Middle School, Hawthorn Elementary School and Selmaville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 62881 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 62881, IL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62881, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Park Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 Bobcat Cir
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 740-0963
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 740-0963
Gr: 4-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Hawthorn Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Bobcat Cir
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 740-0952
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 740-0952
Gr: K-3 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Selmaville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3185 Selmaville Rd
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-2416
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-2416
Gr: PK-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
62881, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
315 S Maple St
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-7701
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-7701
Gr: PK-K | 97 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Clntonmrnwshngtn Truant Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
200 East Schwartz St
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 533-3935
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 533-3935
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Marclinwash County Ctes High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
200 East Schwartz St
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-6385
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-6385
Gr: 9-12
3185 Selmaville Road
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-0806
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-0806
Gr: 5-8 | 109 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 62881, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 62881, IL include Franklin Park Middle School, Hawthorn Elementary School and Selmaville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 62881?
3 public elementary schools are located in 62881.
What is the racial composition of students in 62881?
62881 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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