Marissa, IL is a small rural community located in 62257 zip code. It is home to about 1,500 people, and the local school district serves approximately 500 students from grades K-12. The Marissa Community Unit School District # 40 has earned a commendable rating of 8 out of 10 from BestPlaces.net. This rating is based on test scores, student/teacher ratio, and the quality of education offered in the district. Parents and teachers in Marissa are committed to providing an excellent education for their children, with an emphasis on core subjects such as Math, Science and English/Language Arts. In addition to these foundational subjects, students can take part in electives including Art & Music. Technology classes are also available to teach students how to use computers safely and effectively. Local education initiatives in the district help provide additional educational opportunities for all students with an emphasis on college readiness activities such as virtual internships with outside organizations or weekend trips to visit colleges around the country.
Marissa (zip 62257) schools spend $11,368 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 13 pupils per teacher, 0 students per librarian, and 0 children per counselor.