For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 809 students in 62033, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 62033, IL are Gillespie Middle School and Ben-gil Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 62033 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 62033, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62033, IL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gillespie Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
412 Oregon St
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2116
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2116
Gr: 6-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Ben-gil Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
340 Kelly St
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-4828
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-4828
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
62033, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Special Education Building (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
412 Oregon St
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2116
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2116
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 62033, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 62033, IL include Gillespie Middle School and Ben-gil Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 62033?
2 public elementary schools are located in 62033.
What is the racial composition of students in 62033?
62033 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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