Best Public Elementary Schools in 62040 (Granite City, IL) (2025-26)

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Best 62040 Illinois Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,560 students in 62040, IL.

The top ranked public elementary schools in 62040, IL are Maryville Elementary School, Venice Elementary School and Mitchell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public elementary schools in zipcode 62040 have an score of 8% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and score of 10% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 62040, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 62040, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Maryville Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24% )
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4651 Maryville Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-2044

Gr: 1-2 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Rank: #22.

Venice Elementary School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
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544 Niedringhaus Ave
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 274-7953

Gr: PK-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #33.

Mitchell Elementary School

(Math: 10% | Reading: 9%)
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316 E Chain Of Rocks Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-0057

Gr: 3-4 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Rank: #44.

Frohardt Elementary School

(Math: 9% | Reading: 9%)
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2040 Johnson Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5821

Gr: 3-4 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Rank: #55.

Grigsby Intermediate School

(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
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3801 Cargill Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5544

Gr: 5-6 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Rank: #66.

Wilson Elementary School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9% )
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2400 Wilson Ave
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5817

Gr: 1-2 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Rank: n/an/a

Lake School

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3201 E 23rd St
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5800

Gr: 5-12

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Granite City Early Childhood Center (Closed 2023)

3201 E 23rd St
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5836

Gr: PK | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1

Grigsby Intermediate School (Closed 2021)

3801 Cargill Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5544

Gr: 5-6 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Niedringhaus Elementary School (Closed 2014)

2901 State St
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5813

Gr: K-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Worthen Elementary School (Closed 2023)

3200 Maryville Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5700

Gr: K-4 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 62040, IL?

The top ranked public elementary schools in 62040, IL include Maryville Elementary School, Venice Elementary School and Mitchell Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in 62040?

7 public elementary schools are located in 62040.

What is the racial composition of students in 62040?

62040 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).