Best 61062 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 418 students in 61062, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in 61062, IL are Pearl City Jr High School, Pearl City Elementary School and Pearl City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61062 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61062, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 61062, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pearl City Jr High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 S Summit St
Pearl City, IL 61062
(815) 443-2715
Gr: 7-8 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Pearl City Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 S Summit St
Pearl City, IL 61062
(815) 443-2715
Gr: PK-6 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Pearl City High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 S Summit St
Pearl City, IL 61062
(815) 443-2715
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 61062, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 61062, IL include Pearl City Jr High School, Pearl City Elementary School and Pearl City High School.
How many public schools are located in 61062?
3 public schools are located in 61062.
What is the racial composition of students in 61062?
61062 public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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