For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 174 students in 62914, IL.
The top ranked public preschool in 62914, IL is Cairo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 62914 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 62914, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62914, IL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cairo Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Elm St
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-1027
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-1027
Gr: PK-6 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
62914, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cairo Altenative Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
2403 Walnut
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-9474
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-9474
2403 Walnut St
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-0300
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-0300
Gr: 6-8 | 181 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Five County Vocational Sys-adult Education High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1615 Commercial Ave
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-4211
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-4211
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 62914, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 62914, IL include Cairo Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 62914?
1 public preschools are located in 62914.
What is the racial composition of students in 62914?
62914 public preschools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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