Best Public Schools in Zip Code 62320


Summary:

The 62320 zip code area is home to 3 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Central CUSD 3 district. While the performance of these schools varies, Central High School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the best high schools in Illinois with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central High School boasts strong academic achievement, with over 50% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Math and over 34% proficient or better in SAT English Language Arts. The school also maintains an impressive 90% 4-year graduation rate and a low 2.2% dropout rate. In contrast, Central Junior High School and Central Elementary Grade School have more average performance, with 3-star and unranked ratings, respectively, from SchoolDigger.

While the schools in the 62320 zip code area face some socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, they also benefit from relatively low student-teacher ratios, which may contribute to their performance. Moving forward, the district should continue to monitor and address any areas for improvement, particularly at the middle and elementary school levels, to ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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