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Best 62864 Illinois Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 1,824 students in 62864, IL.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in 62864, IL are Summersville Grade School, Mcclellan Elementary School and Bethel Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public elementary schools in zipcode 62864 have an score of 14% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 62864, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best 62864, IL Public Elementary Schools (2026)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Summersville Grade School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
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1118 Fairfield Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8079

Gr: PK-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #22.

Mcclellan Elementary School

(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
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9475 N Il Highway 148
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8072

Gr: K-8 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Rank: #33.

Bethel Grade School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
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1201 Bethel Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8095

Gr: PK-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Rank: #44.

Spring Garden Elementary School

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
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14975 E Bakerville Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8070

Gr: K-4 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Rank: #55.

Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
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401 N 30th St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8068

Gr: K-3 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Rank: #66.

Zadok Casey Middle School

(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
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1829 Broadway St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8060

Gr: 6-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Rank: #77.

J L Buford Intermediate Educational Center

(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
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623 S 34th St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8064

Gr: 4-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

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Mt Vernon Alternative School

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2300 Benton Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 316-7071

Gr: 6-12

Rank: n/an/a

Safe School Program

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2300 Benton Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 316-7071

Gr: 6-12

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 62864 Illinois

62864, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Dodds Elementary School (Closed 2016)

14975 E Bakerville Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8070

Gr: K-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Mt Vernon Area Vocational Center (Closed 2013)

Vocational School

320 South 7th St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 246-5602

Gr: 11-12

Sesr Hamiltonjefferson Cty (Closed 2006)

Vocational School

320 S 7th Street
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-3700

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 62864, IL?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in 62864, IL include Summersville Grade School, Mcclellan Elementary School and Bethel Grade School.

How many public elementary schools are located in 62864?

9 public elementary schools are located in 62864.

What is the racial composition of students in 62864?

62864 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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