For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,996 students in Bethalto, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 388 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Bethalto, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Bethalto, IL are Parkside Primary School, Civic Memorial High School and Wilbur Trimpe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bethalto, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Bethalto have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bethalto, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkside Primary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 E Central St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-4100
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-4100
Grades: 2-3
| 339 students
Rank: #22.
Civic Memorial High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 School St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7220
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7220
Grades: 9-12
| 752 students
Rank: #33.
Wilbur Trimpe Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
910 2nd St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7240
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7240
Grades: 6-8
| 533 students
Rank: n/an/a
309 Albers Pl
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7250
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7250
Grades: PK-1
| 372 students
Rank: n/an/a
Journeys South
Special Education School
101 School St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 210-6485
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 210-6485
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Bethalto, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 East Central
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-4100
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-4100
Grades: PK-3
| 424 students
Simpson Attendance Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
322 E Central St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7200
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7200
Grades: 1-5
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bethalto, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Bethalto, IL include Parkside Primary School, Civic Memorial High School and Wilbur Trimpe Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Bethalto?
5 public schools are located in Bethalto.
What percentage of students in Bethalto go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Bethalto are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bethalto?
Bethalto public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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