For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 80 students in Murphysboro, IL.
Murphysboro, IL public preschools 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Murphysboro, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Murphysboro, Illinois ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 Murphysboro, IL?
1 public preschools are located in Murphysboro, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Murphysboro?
Murphysboro 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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