For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 233 students in 62002, IL.
Public preschools in zipcode 62002 have a diversity score of 0.64, which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 0.70.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62002, IL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
62002, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Center For Ed Oppor (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1020 Main St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-4415
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-4415
Grades: 6-12
| 29 students
2708 Edwards St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2070
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2070
Grades: 2-9
| 394 students
J B Johnson Career Development (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
4200 Humbert Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2153
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2153
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1043 Tremont St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2157
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2157
Grades: K-2
| 372 students
Madison County Education Therapy Pgm (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1020 State St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-4451
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-4451
Grades: 5-12
| 40 students
907 Milton Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2083
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2083
Grades: K-2
| 277 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public preschools are located in 62002, IL?
1 public preschools are located in 62002, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in 62002?
62002 public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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