For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,226 students in 62568, IL (there are , serving 411 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 62568, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 62568, IL are Taylorville Jr High School, Taylorville Sr High School and Memorial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62568 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62568, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62568, IL 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Taylorville Jr High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 E Bidwell St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-4924
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-4924
Gr: 5-8 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Taylorville Sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
815 W Springfield Rd
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2268
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2268
Gr: 9-12 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Adams St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7929
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7929
Gr: 3-4 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
805 N Cherokee St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-3315
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-3315
Gr: PK-2 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
62568, Illinois 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
515 E Bidwell
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7870
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7870
Main Street Prep (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
108 E Market
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2488
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2488
1004 West Prairie St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2249
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2249
Gr: K-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Taylorville Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
100 W Franklin St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 775-0532
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 775-0532
Gr: 5-12
Taylorville Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
Route 29 South
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-4004
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-4004
Gr: 12
300 N Elevator
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7941
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7941
Gr: K-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62568, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62568, IL include Taylorville Jr High School, Taylorville Sr High School and Memorial Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 62568?
4 public schools are located in 62568.
What percentage of students in 62568 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 62568 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62568?
62568 public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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