Best 62418 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 427 students in 62418, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in 62418, IL are Brownstown Jr High School, Brownstown Elementary School and Brownstown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62418 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62418, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 62418, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brownstown Jr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
421 S College Ave
Brownstown, IL 62418
(618) 427-3839
Gr: 7-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Brownstown Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
460 W South St
Brownstown, IL 62418
(618) 427-3368
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Brownstown High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
421 S College Ave
Brownstown, IL 62418
(618) 427-3839
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 62418, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 62418, IL include Brownstown Jr High School, Brownstown Elementary School and Brownstown High School.
How many public schools are located in 62418?
3 public schools are located in 62418.
What is the racial composition of students in 62418?
62418 public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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