For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,545 students in 62221, IL (there are , serving 559 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 62221, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 62221, IL are Wingate Elementary School, Belleville High School-east and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62221 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62221, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62221, IL 51爆料s (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wingate Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Wingate Blvd
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 746-4802
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 746-4802
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Belleville High School-east
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2555 West Blvd
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 222-3706
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 222-3706
Gr: 9-12 | 2,584 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 N Charles St
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 233-3798
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 233-3798
Gr: PK-6 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Whiteside Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2028 Lebanon Ave
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 239-0000
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 239-0000
Gr: PK-4 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Whiteside Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 Warrior Way
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 239-0000
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 239-0000
Gr: 5-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Pathways School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2401 Pathways Xing
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 355-4410
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 355-4410
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 62221, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 62221, IL include Wingate Elementary School, Belleville High School-east and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 62221?
6 public schools are located in 62221.
What percentage of students in 62221 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 62221 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62221?
62221 public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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