For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 227 students in Tamms, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tamms, IL are Egyptian Jr High School and Egyptian Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tamms, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tamms have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Tamms, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Egyptian Jr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20023 Diswood Rd
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 776-5251
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 776-5251
Gr: 6-8 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Egyptian Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20023 Diswood Rd
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 776-5251
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 776-5251
Gr: PK-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Tamms, Illinois 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Five County Vocational Center-tamms High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2nd And Washington
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 747-2703
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 747-2703
Gr: 11-12
Five County Vocational Sys-joppa Campus High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2nd And Washington St
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 543-9023
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 543-9023
Gr: 9-12
Tamms Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
8500 Supermax Rd
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 747-2042
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 747-2042
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Tamms, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tamms, IL include Egyptian Jr High School and Egyptian Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tamms?
2 public elementary schools are located in Tamms.
What is the racial composition of students in Tamms?
Tamms public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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