For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,525 students in 62896, IL (there are , serving 116 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 62896, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 62896, IL are Frankfort Comm High School, Central Jr High School and Frankfort Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62896 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62896, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62896, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frankfort Comm High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 E Main St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 932-3126
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 932-3126
Grades: 9-12
| 414 students
Rank: #22.
Central Jr High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E 9th St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-2444
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-2444
Grades: 7-8
| 218 students
Rank: #33.
Frankfort Intermediate School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Cherry St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-1412
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-1412
Grades: 3-6
| 419 students
Rank: n/an/a
1401 W 6th St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-2464
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-2464
Grades: PK-2
| 474 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62896, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62896, IL include Frankfort Comm High School, Central Jr High School and Frankfort Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in 62896?
4 public schools are located in 62896.
What percentage of students in 62896 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 62896 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62896?
62896 public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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