For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,061 students in Bethalto, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 366 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Bethalto, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Bethalto, IL are Parkside Primary School, Wilbur Trimpe Middle School and Civic Memorial High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bethalto, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Bethalto have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bethalto, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkside Primary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 E Central St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-4100
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-4100
Grades: 2-3
| 325 students
Rank: #22.
Wilbur Trimpe Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
910 2nd St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7240
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7240
Grades: 6-8
| 559 students
Rank: #33.
Civic Memorial High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 School St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7220
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7220
Grades: 9-12
| 764 students
Rank: n/an/a
309 Albers Pl
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7250
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7250
Grades: PK-1
| 413 students
Rank: n/an/a
Journeys South
Special Education School
101 School St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 210-6485
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 210-6485
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Bethalto, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 East Central
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-4100
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-4100
Grades: PK-3
| 424 students
Simpson Attendance Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
322 E Central St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7200
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7200
Grades: 1-5
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bethalto, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Bethalto, IL include Parkside Primary School, Wilbur Trimpe Middle School and Civic Memorial High School.
How many public schools are located in Bethalto, IL?
5 public schools are located in Bethalto, IL.
What percentage of students in Bethalto, IL go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Bethalto, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bethalto, IL?
Bethalto, IL public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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