For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 64 students in Murphysboro, IL.
Murphysboro, IL public preschools have a diversity score of 0.42, which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 0.70.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Murphysboro, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
593 Ava Rd
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-3781
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-3781
Gr: PK | 64 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Murphysboro, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Iyc Murphysboro High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
636 Elza Brantley Dr
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-8500
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-8500
Gr: 7-12
593 Ava Road
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-6273
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-6273
Gr: K-5 | 161 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Tri-county-mcelvain (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
593 Ava Rd
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-8972
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-8972
Gr: K-12
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 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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