For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,689 students in Alton, IL (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,035 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Alton, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Alton, IL are Eunice Smith Elementary School, Alton High School and Mark Twain. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alton, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Alton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Alton, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eunice Smith Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 Henry St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2077
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2077
Grades: PK-2
| 291 students
Rank: #22.
Alton High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Humbert Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-2700
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,044 students
Rank: #33.
Mark Twain
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
907 Milton Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2063
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2063
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Lovejoy Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1043 Tremont St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2057
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2057
Grades: K-2
| 229 students
Rank: #55.
East Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1035 Washington Ave
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2130
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2130
Grades: 3-5
| 438 students
Rank: #66.
Alton Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 College Ave
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-2200
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,270 students
Rank: #77.
West Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1513 State St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2134
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2134
Grades: 2-5
| 417 students
Alton, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Center For Ed Oppor (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1020 Main St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-4415
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-4415
Grades: 6-12
| 29 students
2708 Edwards St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2070
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2070
Grades: 2-9
| 394 students
J B Johnson Career Development (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
4200 Humbert Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2153
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2153
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1043 Tremont St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2157
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2157
Grades: K-2
| 372 students
Madison County Education Therapy Pgm (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1020 State St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-4451
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-4451
Grades: 5-12
| 40 students
907 Milton Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2083
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2083
Grades: K-2
| 277 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Alton, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Alton, IL include Eunice Smith Elementary School, Alton High School and Mark Twain.
How many public schools are located in Alton, IL?
7 public schools are located in Alton, IL.
What percentage of students in Alton, IL go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Alton, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Alton, IL?
Alton, IL public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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