Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 62002 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,283 students in 62002, IL (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,005 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 62002, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 62002, IL are Journeys School, Eunice Smith Elementary School and Alton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 62002 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 62002, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 62002, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Journeys School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
400 Alby Street
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 208-7490
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #22.
Eunice Smith Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2400 Henry St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2077
Gr: K-2 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Alton High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4200 Humbert Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,823 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Mark Twain
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
907 Milton Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2063
Gr: K-12
Rank: #55.
Lovejoy Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1043 Tremont St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2057
Gr: K-2 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
East Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1035 Washington Ave
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2130
Gr: 3-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
West Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1513 State St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2134
Gr: 2-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
Alton Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 College Ave
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,220 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 62002 Illinois

62002, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Center For Ed Oppor (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1020 Main St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-4415
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Horace Mann Elementary School (Closed 2007)
2708 Edwards St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2070
Gr: 2-9 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
J B Johnson Career Development (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
4200 Humbert Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2153
J B Johnson Elementary School (Closed 2007)
1043 Tremont St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2157
Gr: K-2 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Madison County Education Therapy Pgm (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1020 State St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-4451
Gr: 5-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Mark Twain Elementary School (Closed 2007)
907 Milton Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2083
Gr: K-2 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 62002, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 62002, IL include Journeys School, Eunice Smith Elementary School and Alton High School.
How many public schools are located in 62002?
8 public schools are located in 62002.
What percentage of students in 62002 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 62002 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 62002?
62002 public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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