For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,140 students in 62301, IL (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,695 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in 62301, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 62301, IL are Adams County Rssp, Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School and Quincy Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62301 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 62301, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62301, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adams County Rssp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1416 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7175
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7175
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #22.
Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3000 Maine St, Thomas S Baldwi
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-0003
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-0003
Gr: K-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Quincy Sr High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3322 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-3770
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-3770
Gr: 9-12 | 1,847 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Quincy Jr High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 S 14th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-3073
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-3073
Gr: 6-8 | 1,295 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Academic Behavior&community Academy
Alternative School
1416 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7175
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7175
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
401 S 8th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7121
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7121
Gr: PK-K | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Quincy Area Voc Center
Vocational School
219 Baldwin Dr
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-3775
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-3775
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 62301, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 62301, IL include Adams County Rssp, Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School and Quincy Sr High School.
How many public schools are located in 62301?
7 public schools are located in 62301.
What percentage of students in 62301 go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in 62301 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62301?
62301 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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