High Mount Elem School
Swansea, IL · High Mount SD 116 · Grades PK - 8
1,422nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 32%· Stable
High Mount Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks High Mount Elem School 1,422nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 32% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 32th in 2019 to 32th in 2025.
High Mount Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
High Mount Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 326 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.5% | 38.3% | ▼ 18.2 pts | |
| Black | 28.3% | 37.4% | ▲ 9.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.4% | 14.4% | ▲ 6.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.7% | 8.3% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Asian | 0.2% | 1.2% | ▲ 1.0 pts |
Homes near High Mount Elem School
Typical home value $185K in zip 62226 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2004
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near High Mount Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Jefferson Elem SchoolBelleville SD 118 · 1 mi away1,395th of 2,105
ELA 42% · Math 25% - 3Franklin Elem SchoolBelleville SD 118 · 1.1 mi away1,622nd of 2,105
ELA 36% · Math 18% - 3Abraham Lincoln Elem SchoolBelleville SD 118 · 1.5 mi away1,623rd of 2,105
ELA 38% · Math 16% - 5Union Elem SchoolBelleville SD 118 · 1.5 mi away1,236th of 2,105
ELA 49% · Math 27% - 6Henry Raab Elem SchoolBelleville SD 118 · 1.6 mi away923rd of 2,105
ELA 54% · Math 41% - 10Wolf Branch Elem SchoolWolf Branch SD 113 · 1.7 mi away141st of 2,105
ELA 76% · Math 77% - 6Douglas Elem SchoolBelleville SD 118 · 1.7 mi away1,033rd of 2,105
ELA 49% · Math 39% - 4Whiteside Elem SchoolWhiteside SD 115 · 2 mi away1,265th of 2,105
ELA 40% · Math 35%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is High Mount Elem School in?
High Mount Elem School is part of the High Mount SD 116 district in Swansea, Illinois.
Is High Mount Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks High Mount Elem School 1,422nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 32% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of High Mount Elem School?
White 38%, Black 37%, Two or more races 14%, Hispanic 8% (326 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near High Mount Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62226 is $185K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.