For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,463 students in 62226, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 424 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 62226, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 62226, IL are Saint Clair Co Roe Safe School, Wolf Branch Middle School and Wolf Branch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62226 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62226, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62226, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saint Clair Co Roe Safe School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1722 W Main St
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-6874
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-6874
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Wolf Branch Middle School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
410 Huntwood Rd
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 277-2100
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 277-2100
Grades: 5-8
| 343 students
Rank: #33.
Wolf Branch Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 Huntwood Rd
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 277-2100
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 277-2100
Grades: PK-4
| 452 students
Rank: #44.
Union Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 S 27th St
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-4132
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-4132
Grades: K-6
| 428 students
Rank: #55.
West Jr High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
840 Royal Heights Rd
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 234-8200
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 234-8200
Grades: 7-8
| 394 students
Rank: #66.
High Mount Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1721 Boul Ave
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-1054
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-1054
Grades: PK-8
| 326 students
Rank: #77.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
820 Royal Heights Rd
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-2414
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-2414
Grades: K-6
| 520 students
62226, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
St. Clair County Truant Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1722 West Main St
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-6874
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-6874
Grades: 8-11
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 62226, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 62226, IL include Saint Clair Co Roe Safe School, Wolf Branch Middle School and Wolf Branch Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 62226?
7 public schools are located in 62226.
What percentage of students in 62226 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 62226 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62226?
62226 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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