For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 4,753 students in Belleville, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Belleville, IL are Saint Clair Co Roe Safe School, Belleville High School-east and Belleville High School-west. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belleville, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Belleville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Belleville, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Belleville High School-west, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Belleville, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saint Clair Co Roe Safe School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1722 W Main St
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-6874
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-6874
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #22.
Belleville High School-east
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2555 West Blvd
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 222-3706
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 222-3706
Gr: 9-12 | 2,584 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Belleville High School-west
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4063 Frank Scott Pkwy W
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 222-7610
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 222-7610
Gr: 9-12 | 2,169 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Belleville Twp High School-night/alt School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4063 Frank Scott Pkwy W
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 222-7851
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 222-7851
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Academy And Vocnl Excel Cave
Alternative School
7645 Magna Dr
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 222-7851
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 222-7851
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
St. Clair Co Juv Detention Center
Alternative School
9006 Lebanon Rd
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-0766
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-0766
Gr: 7-12
Belleville, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2465 Amann Dr
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 236-5200
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 236-5200
Gr: 5-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Harmony Preschool (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
500 Wilshire
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-4128
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-4128
St. Clair County Truant Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1722 West Main St
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-6874
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-6874
Gr: 8-11 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Belleville, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Belleville, IL include Saint Clair Co Roe Safe School, Belleville High School-east and Belleville High School-west.
How many public high schools are located in Belleville?
6 public high schools are located in Belleville.
What is the racial composition of students in Belleville?
Belleville public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Belleville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Belleville include: Belleville High School-west vs. Belleville High School-east, Belleville High School-east vs. Belleville High School-west
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