For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,248 students in 62966, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 62966, IL are Carruthers Elementary School, Gen John A Logan Attendance Center and Murphysboro Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 62966 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 62966, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62966, IL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carruthers Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
80 Candy Ln
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-3231
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-3231
Gr: 3-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Gen John A Logan Attendance Center
(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
Gr: K-2 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Murphysboro Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2125 Spruce St
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-3041
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-3041
Gr: 6-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Cope Alternative School
Alternative School
1725b Shomaker Dr
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-7290
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-7290
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Five County Regional Alternative
Alternative School
101 Spero Dr
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-7290
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-7290
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson/perry Middle School Taoep
Alternative School
1725b Shomaker Dr
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-7290
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-7290
Gr: 6-8
Rank: n/an/a
Tcse Aspire Academy
Special Education School
805 N 16th St
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-2109
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-2109
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 62966, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 62966, IL include Carruthers Elementary School, Gen John A Logan Attendance Center and Murphysboro Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 62966?
7 public elementary schools are located in 62966.
What is the racial composition of students in 62966?
62966 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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