Fairmont City: Schools & Education
Fairmont City schools: 20 public schools. Alton High School is the largest at 1,990 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 18,967 students.
- ~58 residents per school (vs Illinois ~496).
K-12 Schools
43 K-12 schools serving the area — about 58 residents per school. 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (43)
| School Districts · Districts | Triad CUSD 2, Region III Spec Ed Coop, Alton CUSD 11, Region III Spec Ed Coop |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 4 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 1700198, 1700325, 1703600, 1706120 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 20 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 7,742 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 540 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.30 |
| Schools Count | 20 |
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 | CALC Institute of Technology |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 4.7 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | CALC Institute of Technology |
| Nearest College · City | Alton |
| Nearest College · Phone | (618) 474-0616 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 4.7 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.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 2 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Fairmont City Library Center |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 4444 Collinsville Road |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (618) 482-3966 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 62201 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2336 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 13.2% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12