Top 10 Best St. Clair County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 70 public elementary schools serving 24,953 students in St. Clair County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in St. Clair County, IL are J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elementary School, Hollywood Heights and Huffman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Clair County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in St. Clair County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Clair County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1050 Ogle Rd
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-8406
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Hollywood Heights
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6 S Oakland Dr
Caseyville, IL 62232
(618) 346-6350
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Huffman Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
600 Saint Robert Dr
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3720
Grades: 3-5
| 260 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Saint Clair Co Roe Safe School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1722 W Main St
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-6874
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Scott Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4732 Patriots Dr
Scott Air Force Base, IL 62225
(618) 746-4738
Grades: PK-5
| 742 students
Rank: #66.
New Athens Jr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
501 Hanft St
New Athens, IL 62264
(618) 475-2172
Grades: 6-8
| 134 students
Rank: #77.
New Athens Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
501 Hanft St
New Athens, IL 62264
(618) 475-2172
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Rank: #88.
Estelle Kampmeyer Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
707 N Smiley St
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-6391
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #99.
Wolf Branch Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
410 Huntwood Rd
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 277-2100
Grades: 5-8
| 312 students
Rank: #1010.
Freeburg Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
408 S Belleville St
Freeburg, IL 62243
(618) 539-3188
Grades: 3-8
| 512 students
Rank: #1111.
Smithton Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Po Box 395
Smithton, IL 62285
(618) 233-6863
Grades: PK-8
| 561 students
Rank: #1212.
Mascoutah Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
846 N 6th St
Mascoutah, IL 62258
(618) 566-2305
Grades: 6-8
| 934 students
Rank: #1313.
Mascoutah Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
533 N 6th St
Mascoutah, IL 62258
(618) 566-2152
Grades: PK-5
| 815 students
Rank: #1414.
Wingate Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
150 Wingate Blvd
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 746-4802
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: #1515.
Delores Moye Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1010 Moye School Rd
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 206-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 598 students
Rank: #1616.
St Libory Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Po Box 323
Saint Libory, IL 62282
(618) 768-4923
Grades: K-8
| 53 students
Rank: #1717.
Fulton Jr High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
307 Kyle Rd
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 628-0090
Grades: 6-8
| 656 students
Rank: #1818.
Wolf Branch Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
125 Huntwood Rd
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 277-2100
Grades: PK-4
| 433 students
Rank: #1919.
Marie Schaefer Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
505 S Cherry St
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-3621
Grades: PK-5
| 615 students
Rank: #2020.
Millstadt Consolidated School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
211 W Mill St
Millstadt, IL 62260
(618) 476-1681
Grades: 3-8
| 481 students
Rank: #2121.
Laverna Evans Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
802 Dartmouth Dr
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-3335
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #2222.
Amelia V Carriel Jr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
451 N 7 Hills Rd
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 622-2932
Grades: 6-8
| 683 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Ellis Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
250 Illini Dr
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 538-6114
Grades: PK-3
| 364 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Shiloh Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
125 Diamond Ct
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-7434
Grades: PK-3
| 241 students
Rank: #2525.
Shiloh Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Wildcat Xing
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-7434
Grades: 4-8
| 321 students
Rank: #2626.
Pontiac Jr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Ashland Ave
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 233-6004
Grades: 6-8
| 227 students
Rank: #2727.
Lebanon Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
408 Mary Jane St
Lebanon, IL 62254
(618) 537-4553
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: #2828.
Illini Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
21 Circle Dr
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 398-5552
Grades: PK-4
| 309 students
Rank: #2929.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
20 S 27th St
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-4132
Grades: K-6
| 429 students
Rank: #3030.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 W Cleveland Ave
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-1608
Grades: K-6
| 261 students
Rank: #3131.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 N Charles St
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 233-3798
Grades: PK-6
| 340 students
Rank: #3232.
Westhaven Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
118 Westhaven School Rd
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 257-9201
Grades: K-6
| 342 students
Rank: #3333.
Signal Hill Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
40 Signal Hill Pl
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-0325
Grades: PK-8
| 317 students
Rank: #3434.
Belle Valley School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2465 Amann Dr
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 236-5200
Grades: PK-8
| 997 students
Rank: #3535.
Whiteside Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2028 Lebanon Ave
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 239-0000
Grades: PK-4
| 664 students
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St. Clair County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2601 Bond Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3800
Grades: K-5
| 285 students
2436 Kansas Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3810
Grades: 5-8
| 87 students
2436 Kansas Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3810
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2465 Amann Dr
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 236-5200
Grades: 5-8
| 408 students
1601 Cleveland
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3890
Grades: K-5
| 157 students
1600 N 40th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3870
Grades: PK-5
| 687 students
4850 Market St
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3820
Grades: PK-3
| 142 students
408 S Belleville St
Freeburg, IL 62243
(618) 539-3188
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3310 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3750
Grades: 6-8
| 554 students
4400 Grand St
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3790
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
2600 Kansas Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3810
Grades: PK-5
| 154 students
2700 Summit Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3950
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
8601 Washington St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3850
Grades: K-5
| 241 students
1700 Jerome Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3820
Grades: 5-12
| 224 students
2734 Calvin Blvd
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-7404
Grades: K-12
| 283 students
731 N 74th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3860
Grades: K-5
| 239 students
Harmony Preschool (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
500 Wilshire
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-4128
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1600 N 40th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3870
Grades: PK-5
| 650 students
1798 College Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3880
Grades: K-8
| 205 students
1825 Jerome Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3712
Grades: PK-K
| 191 students
1435 Market Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3980
Grades: K-5
| 198 students
1236 E Broadway
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
1620 Russell Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3910
Grades: PK-5
| 165 students
1915 N 55th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3930
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
5510 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3750
Grades: 6-8
| 591 students
725 N 15th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3830
Grades: K
| 456 students
630 N 59th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3940
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
1800 North 25th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3920
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
27th & Henrieth Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3970
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
1722 West Main St
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-6874
Grades: 8-11
| 1 students
4817 Hallows Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3990
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
950 North Kingshwy
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 394-2200
Grades: 12
| n/a students
110 West Looking Glass St
Summerfield, IL 62289
(618) 934-3441
Grades: 3-4
| n/a students
1798 College Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 874-1671
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
4400 Grand St
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3760
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in St. Clair County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in St. Clair County, IL include J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elementary School, Hollywood Heights and Huffman Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in St. Clair County, IL?
70 public elementary schools are located in St. Clair County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Clair County, IL?
St. Clair County, IL public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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