For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 215 students in 62998, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 62998, IL are Shawnee Jr High School and Shawnee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 62998 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 62998, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62998, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shawnee Jr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3365 State Hwy 3 N
Wolf Lake, IL 62998
(618) 833-5307
Wolf Lake, IL 62998
(618) 833-5307
Gr: 6-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Shawnee Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3365 N State Route 3
Wolf Lake, IL 62998
(618) 833-4975
Wolf Lake, IL 62998
(618) 833-4975
Gr: PK-5 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 62998, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 62998, IL include Shawnee Jr High School and Shawnee Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 62998?
2 public elementary schools are located in 62998.
What is the racial composition of students in 62998?
62998 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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