For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,742 students in 62298, IL (there are , serving 519 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 62298, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 62298, IL are Rogers Elementary School, Gardner Elementary School and Waterloo Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62298 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62298, IL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62298, IL 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rogers Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Rogers St
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3454
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3454
Grades: 2-3
| 432 students
Rank: #22.
Gardner Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Ed Gardner Pl
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3060
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3060
Grades: 4-5
| 384 students
Rank: #33.
Waterloo Junior High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Bellefontaine Dr
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3457
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3457
Grades: 6-8
| 574 students
Rank: #44.
Waterloo High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 E Bulldog
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3455
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3455
Grades: 9-12
| 879 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 Hamacher St
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3458
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3458
Grades: PK-1
| 473 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62298, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62298, IL include Rogers Elementary School, Gardner Elementary School and Waterloo Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 62298?
5 public schools are located in 62298.
What percentage of students in 62298 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 62298 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62298?
62298 public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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