For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 80 students in 62966, IL.
Public preschools in zipcode 62966 have a diversity score of 0.51, which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 0.70.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62966, IL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
62966, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Iyc Murphysboro High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
636 Elza Brantley Dr
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-8500
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-8500
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
593 Ava Road
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-6273
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-6273
Grades: K-5
| 161 students
Tri-county-mcelvain (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
593 Ava Rd
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-8972
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-8972
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public preschools are located in 62966, IL?
1 public preschools are located in 62966, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in 62966?
62966 public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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