For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 184 students in Alpha, IL.
The top ranked public elementary school in Alpha, IL is Alwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alpha, IL public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Alpha have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Alpha, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 E A St
Alpha, IL 61413
(309) 629-5011
Alpha, IL 61413
(309) 629-5011
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Alpha, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Alpha, IL include Alwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Alpha?
1 public elementary schools are located in Alpha.
What is the racial composition of students in Alpha?
Alpha public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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