For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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