For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,933 students in Edwardsville, IL (there are 7 private schools, serving 987 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Edwardsville, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Edwardsville, IL are District 7 Alternative School, Edwardsville High School and Columbus Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edwardsville, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Edwardsville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Edwardsville, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
District 7 Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6148 Center Grove Rd
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-7466
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-7466
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Edwardsville High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6161 Center Grove Rd
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-7100
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,354 students
Rank: #33.
Columbus Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 N Kansas St
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-5167
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-5167
Grades: 3-5
| 378 students
Rank: #44.
Liberty Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 District Dr
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 655-6800
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 655-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 896 students
Rank: #55.
Woodland Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
59 S State Route 157
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-8791
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-8791
Grades: 3-5
| 431 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
145 West St
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0485
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0485
Grades: 6-8
| 818 students
Rank: n/an/a
101 District Dr
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 655-6250
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 655-6250
Grades: PK-2
| 357 students
Rank: n/an/a
801 Franklin Ave
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-3825
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-3825
Grades: PK-2
| 359 students
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Co Detention Center
Alternative School
100 5th Ave
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-1002
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-1002
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1225 W High St
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-8480
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-8480
Grades: PK-2
| 340 students
Edwardsville, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Keys Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
6148 Center Grove Rd
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 655-6775
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 655-6775
Grades: 6-8
| 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Edwardsville, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Edwardsville, IL include District 7 Alternative School, Edwardsville High School and Columbus Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Edwardsville?
10 public schools are located in Edwardsville.
What percentage of students in Edwardsville go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Edwardsville are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Edwardsville?
Edwardsville public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Edwardsville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Edwardsville include: Liberty Middle School vs. Lincoln Middle School, Lincoln Middle School vs. Liberty Middle School, Woodland Elementary School vs. Columbus Elementary School
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