For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,304 students in 62821, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in 62821, IL are Jefferson Attendance Center, Washington Attendance Center and Carmi White Cnty Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62821 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62821, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62821, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Attendance Center
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
713 4th St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-7016
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-7016
Gr: 2-3 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Washington Attendance Center
(Math: 48% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 W Main St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4631
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4631
Gr: 4-6 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Carmi White Cnty Jr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 W Main St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4661
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4661
Gr: 7-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Carmi-white County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Main St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4661
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4661
Gr: 9-12 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Brownsville Attendance Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1187 County Road 700 E
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 265-3256
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 265-3256
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
113 10th St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 384-3421
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 384-3421
Gr: K-1 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
205 W Main St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 384-3515
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 384-3515
Gr: PK | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 20 Learning Alt Branch School
Alternative School
314 E Cherry St Ste 1
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 387-0107
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 387-0107
Gr: 6-12
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 62821, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 62821, IL include Jefferson Attendance Center, Washington Attendance Center and Carmi White Cnty Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in 62821?
8 public schools are located in 62821.
What is the racial composition of students in 62821?
62821 public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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