Brighton: Schools & Education
Brighton is served by 1 public school. Brighton North Primary School is the largest at 305 students (grades -1-2). Total enrollment: 305 students.
- ~2,306 residents per school (vs Illinois ~496).
K-12 Schools
1 K-12 schools serving the area — about 2,306 residents per school. 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | Southwestern CUSD 9 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 305 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 17 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 17.90 |
| Schools Count | 1 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Lewis and Clark Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 7.4 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Lewis and Clark Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Godfrey |
| Nearest College · Phone | (618) 468-7000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 7.4 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (2)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Brighton Memorial Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 110 North Main Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (618) 372-8450 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 62012 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1560 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 23.2% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12