For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 752 students in Bethalto, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Bethalto, IL is Civic Memorial High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bethalto, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Bethalto have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Bethalto, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Civic Memorial High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bethalto, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Civic Memorial High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 School St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7220
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7220
Gr: 9-12 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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 high schools in Bethalto, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bethalto, IL include Civic Memorial High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bethalto?
2 public high schools are located in Bethalto.
What is the racial composition of students in Bethalto?
Bethalto public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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