For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 315 students in 62988, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in 62988, IL are Egyptian Sr High School, Egyptian Jr High School and Egyptian Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62988 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62988, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62988, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Egyptian Sr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20023 Diswood Rd
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 776-5251
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 776-5251
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Egyptian Jr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20023 Diswood Rd
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 776-5251
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 776-5251
Gr: 6-8 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Egyptian Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20023 Diswood Rd
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 776-5251
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 776-5251
Gr: PK-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Five County Reg Voc Center
Vocational School
130 Washington St
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 747-2703
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 747-2703
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Five County Reg Voc System
Vocational School
130 Washington Ave
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 747-2703
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 747-2703
Gr: 9-12
62988, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Five County Vocational Center-tamms High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2nd And Washington
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 747-2703
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 747-2703
Gr: 11-12
Five County Vocational Sys-joppa Campus High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2nd And Washington St
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 543-9023
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 543-9023
Gr: 9-12
Tamms Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
8500 Supermax Rd
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 747-2042
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 747-2042
Gr: 12
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 62988, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 62988, IL include Egyptian Sr High School, Egyptian Jr High School and Egyptian Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 62988?
5 public schools are located in 62988.
What is the racial composition of students in 62988?
62988 public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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