For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 250 students in 62321, IL.
The top ranked public preschool in 62321, IL is Carthage Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 62321 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 62321, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62321, IL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carthage Primary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 S Adams St
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-9202
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-9202
Grades: PK-4
| 250 students
62321, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
210 S Adams
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-2136
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-2136
Grades: 9-12
| 264 students
210 S Adams
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 743-6412
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 743-6412
Grades: 4-5
| 124 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 62321, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 62321, IL include Carthage Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in 62321?
1 public preschools are located in 62321.
What is the racial composition of students in 62321?
62321 public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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