For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 754 students in 62960, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in 62960, IL are Franklin Elementary School, Maple Grove Elementary School and Metropolis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 62960 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 62960, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62960, IL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1006 Mount Mission Rd
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-2243
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-2243
Grades: PK-6
| 150 students
Rank: #22.
Maple Grove Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1698 Grand Chain Rd
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 543-7434
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 543-7434
Grades: PK-6
| 114 students
Rank: #33.
Metropolis Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Filmore St
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-4821
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-4821
Grades: PK-6
| 490 students
62960, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2841 Old Marion Rd
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-3440
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-3440
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
619 E 5th St
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-4621
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-4621
Grades: PK-4
| 104 students
Massac County Pre-kndrgrtnmetropolis Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1002 Catherine St
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-2444
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-2444
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 151
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-4315
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-4315
Grades: 5-6
| 183 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 62960, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 62960, IL include Franklin Elementary School, Maple Grove Elementary School and Metropolis Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 62960?
3 public preschools are located in 62960.
What is the racial composition of students in 62960?
62960 public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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