Best Public Schools in Zip Code 62417

The 62417 zip code area is home to two schools - Red Hill Junior/Senior High School and Bridgeport Grade School. While both schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, their academic performance varies significantly.

Red Hill Junior/Senior High School, the only high school in the area, has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 338 out of 699 Illinois high schools in 2021-2022 to 389 out of 697 in 2023-2024. The school's performance on standardized tests is significantly below state averages, with only 5.3% of students proficient or better in SAT Math and 28.9% in SAT ELA. Additionally, the school has a relatively low 4-year graduation rate of 88.5% and a high dropout rate of 7.7%.

In contrast, Bridgeport Grade School, the only elementary school in the data set, has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past decade, ranging from 519 out of 2,120 Illinois elementary schools in 2008-2009 to 706 out of 2,092 in 2007-2008. Student performance on the IAR ELA and Math assessments is mixed, with 28% proficient or better in ELA and 38% in Math, compared to the district and state averages. This suggests that the elementary school may be better equipped to support student achievement compared to the high school in the area.