For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,715 students in 62206, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in 62206, IL are Maplewood Elementary School, Elizabeth Morris Elementary School and Cahokia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62206 have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 4% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62206, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62206, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Jerome Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3709
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3709
Gr: PK-2 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Elizabeth Morris Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Andrews Dr
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3718
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3718
Gr: K-3 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Cahokia High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Range Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3730
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3730
Gr: 9-12 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Estelle Sauget School Of Choice
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Jerome Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-4741
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-4741
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Wirth/parks Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Mousette Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-5901
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-5901
Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Huffman Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Saint Robert Dr
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3720
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3720
Gr: 3-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Penniman Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤1%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Jerome Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-1915
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-1915
Gr: 3-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Acdc Penniman
Alternative School
300 Annunciation Ct
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-5101
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-5101
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 62206, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 62206, IL include Maplewood Elementary School, Elizabeth Morris Elementary School and Cahokia High School.
How many public schools are located in 62206?
8 public schools are located in 62206.
What is the racial composition of students in 62206?
62206 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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