Top Alton Public Schools
- For the 2021 school year, there are 8 public schools in Alton, IL, serving 5,166 students. Alton has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
- Alton, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Alton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in Alton, IL are West Elementary School, Alton High School and East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Illinois public school average of 15:1.
Top Alton, IL Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- West Elementary School Math: 28% | Reading: 32%Rank:6/Top 50%1513 State St10
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2134
Grades: 2-5 | 586 students
- Alton High School Math: 25% | Reading: 31%Rank:5/Bottom 50%4200 Humbert Rd10
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-2700
Grades: 9-12 | 2,007 students
- East Elementary School Math: 18% | Reading: 27%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1035 Washington Ave10
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2130
Grades: 3-5 | 467 students
- Mark Twain Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:3/Bottom 50%907 Milton Rd10
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2063
Grades: K-12 | 31 students
- Alton Middle School Math: 16% | Reading: 22%Rank:3/Bottom 50%2200 College Ave10
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-2200
Grades: 6-8 | 1,408 student
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- Eunice Smith Elementary School2400 Henry St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2077
Grades: K-2 | 198 students
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