Best Alton Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,219 students in Alton, IL.

The top-ranked public middle schools in Alton, IL are Journeys School, Mark Twain and Alton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Alton, IL public middle schools have an score of 11% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and score of 11% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Alton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Alton, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Journeys School

Special Education School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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28968 Delhi Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 208-7490

Gr: 7-12

Rank: #22.

Mark Twain

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
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907 Milton Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2063

Gr: K-12

Rank: #33.

Alton Middle School

(Math: 11% | Reading: 11%)
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2200 College Ave
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-2200

Gr: 6-8 | 1,219 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Alton, Illinois

Alton, 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 middle schools in Alton, IL?

The top-ranked public middle schools in Alton, IL include Journeys School, Mark Twain and Alton Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Alton?

3 public middle schools are located in Alton.

What is the racial composition of students in Alton?

Alton public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).