For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,256 students in Murphysboro, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Murphysboro, IL are Gen John A Logan Attendance Cntr, Carruthers Elementary School and Murphysboro Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Murphysboro, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Murphysboro have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Murphysboro, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gen John A Logan Attendance Cntr
(Math: 23% | Reading: 20% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
320 Watson Rd
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-4471
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-4471
Grades: K-2
| 429 students
Rank: #22.
Carruthers Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
80 Candy Ln
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-3231
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-3231
Grades: 3-5
| 394 students
Rank: #33.
Murphysboro Middle School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2125 Spruce St
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-3041
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-3041
Grades: 6-8
| 433 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cope Alternative School
Alternative School
1725b Shomaker Dr
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-7290
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-7290
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Five County Regional Alternative
Alternative School
1001 Walnut Street
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-7290
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-7290
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson/perry Project Soar Middle School Taoep
Alternative School
1725b Shomaker Dr
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-7290
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-7290
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Murphysboro, 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
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Murphysboro, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Murphysboro, IL include Gen John A Logan Attendance Cntr, Carruthers Elementary School and Murphysboro Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Murphysboro, IL?
6 public elementary schools are located in Murphysboro, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Murphysboro, IL?
Murphysboro, IL public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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