For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,140 students in 62946, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 62946, IL are Harrisburg Middle School and East Side Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 62946 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 62946, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62946, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrisburg Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
312 Bulldog Blvd
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Gr: 6-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
East Side Intermediate School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
315 E Church St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Gr: 3-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
411 W Lincoln St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Gr: K-2 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
62946, Illinois 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Learning Alternative Branch Harrisburg (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
24 S Vine St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7622
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7622
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 62946, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 62946, IL include Harrisburg Middle School and East Side Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 62946?
3 public elementary schools are located in 62946.
What is the racial composition of students in 62946?
62946 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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