For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,199 students in 62208, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 412 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 62208, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 62208, IL are Pontiac Jr High School, Illini Elementary School and William Holliday Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62208 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62208, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62208, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pontiac Jr High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Ashland Ave
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 233-6004
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 233-6004
Gr: 6-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Illini Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21 Circle Dr
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 398-5552
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 398-5552
Gr: PK-4 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
William Holliday Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Joseph Dr
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 233-7588
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 233-7588
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Grant Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10110 Old Lincoln Trl
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 397-2764
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 397-2764
Gr: 5-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 62208, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 62208, IL include Pontiac Jr High School, Illini Elementary School and William Holliday Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 62208?
4 public schools are located in 62208.
What percentage of students in 62208 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 62208 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62208?
62208 public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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