Zeigler-Royalton Community Unit School District 188, Illinois

Zeigler-Royalton Community Unit School District 188 is a unified school district in Franklin County and Williamson County, Illinois, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 3,917 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 52.8 sq mi (137 km²) of land.

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Zeigler-Royalton Community Unit School District 188 in Illinois
Zeigler-Royalton Community Unit School District 188 and its neighbors (simplified outlines). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
3,917 ± 183
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Franklin County94% of the district’s landWilliamson County6% of the district’s land
Land area
52.8 sq mi (137 km²)
Median household income
$57,270 ± $4,306
Median home value
$80,200 ± $9,860
Water area
1.71 sq mi (4.43 km²)
State
Illinois
Census code (GEOID)
1743800
Coordinates (central point)
37.901687, -89.069337

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Zeigler-Royalton Community Unit School District 188, largest first

  1. Six Mile Township3,496 people
  2. Zeigler (city)1,267 people
  3. Royalton (village)1,214 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Herrin Community Unit School District 45.2 mi south
  2. Christopher Community Unit School District 995.4 mi north
  3. Frankfort Community Unit School District 1688.6 mi east
  4. Elverado Community Unit School District 19612 mi west

These share a boundary with Zeigler-Royalton Community Unit School District 188. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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