For the 2025 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 Spring Garden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» elementary schools in zipcode 62864 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency 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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Summersville Grade School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1118 Fairfield Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8079
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8079
Grades: PK-8
| 264 students
Rank: #22.
Mcclellan Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9475 N Il Highway 148
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8072
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8072
Grades: K-8
| 45 students
Rank: #33.
Spring Garden Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14975 E Bakerville Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8070
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8070
Grades: K-4
| 131 students
Rank: #44.
Bethel Grade School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 Bethel Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8095
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8095
Grades: PK-8
| 145 students
Rank: #55.
J L Buford Intermediate Educational Center
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
623 S 34th St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8064
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8064
Grades: 4-5
| 280 students
Rank: #66.
Zadok Casey Middle School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1829 Broadway St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8060
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8060
Grades: 6-8
| 392 students
Rank: #77.
Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 N 30th St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8068
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8068
Grades: K-3
| 567 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mt Vernon Alternative School
Alternative School
2300 Benton Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 316-7071
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 316-7071
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Safe School Program
Alternative School
2300 Benton Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 316-7071
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 316-7071
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
62864, Illinois ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
14975 E Bakerville Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8070
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8070
Grades: K-8
| 133 students
Mt Vernon Area Vocational Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
320 South 7th St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 246-5602
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 246-5602
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Sesr Hamiltonjefferson Cty (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
320 S 7th Street
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-3700
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-3700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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 Spring Garden Elementary 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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