For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,329 students in 62832, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 67 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 62832, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 62832, IL are Du Quoin Elementary School, Du Quoin Middle School and Du Quoin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62832 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62832, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62832, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Du Quoin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
845 E Jackson St
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-2646
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-2646
Gr: PK-4 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Du Quoin Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
845 E Jackson St
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-2646
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-2646
Gr: 5-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Du Quoin High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 E South St
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-4744
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-4744
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Tri-county Ward
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
120 E Spring St
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-5954
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-5954
Rank: n/an/a
Tcse-duquoin High School
Special Education School
500 E South St
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-2646
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-2646
Rank: n/an/a
Tcse-duquoin Middle School
Special Education School
847 E Jackson St
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-2646
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-2646
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 62832, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 62832, IL include Du Quoin Elementary School, Du Quoin Middle School and Du Quoin High School.
How many public schools are located in 62832?
7 public schools are located in 62832.
What percentage of students in 62832 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 62832 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62832?
62832 public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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