For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,264 students in Bethalto, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bethalto, IL are Parkside Primary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bethalto have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bethalto, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkside Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 E Central St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-4100
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-4100
Gr: 2-3 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Wilbur Trimpe Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
910 2nd St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7240
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7240
Gr: 6-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
309 Albers Pl
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7250
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7250
Gr: PK-1 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Bethalto East/ Region Iii K-3 Cli
Special Education School
309 Albers Pl
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 462-1031
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 462-1031
Gr: K-3
Rank: n/an/a
Journeys South
Special Education School
101 School St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 210-6485
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 210-6485
Gr: 6-12
Bethalto, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 East Central
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-4100
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-4100
Gr: PK-3 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Simpson Attendance Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
322 E Central St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7200
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7200
Gr: 1-5 | 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bethalto, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bethalto, IL include Parkside Primary School and Wilbur Trimpe Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bethalto?
5 public elementary schools are located in Bethalto.
What is the racial composition of students in Bethalto?
Bethalto public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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