For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,207 students in 62208, IL (there are , serving 421 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 62208, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 62208, IL are Pontiac Jr High School, Illini Elementary School and William Holliday Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62208 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62208, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pontiac Jr High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Ashland Ave
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 233-6004
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 233-6004
Gr: 6-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Illini Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21 Circle Dr
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 398-5552
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 398-5552
Gr: PK-4 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
William Holliday Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Joseph Dr
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 233-7588
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 233-7588
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Grant Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10110 Old Lincoln Trl
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 397-2764
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 397-2764
Gr: 5-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62208, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62208, IL include Pontiac Jr High School, Illini Elementary School and William Holliday Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 62208?
4 public schools are located in 62208.
What percentage of students in 62208 go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 62208 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62208?
62208 public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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