For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 586 students in East Alton, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in East Alton, IL are East Alton Middle School and Eastwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Alton, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in East Alton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in East Alton, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Alton Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 3rd St
East Alton, IL 62024
(618) 433-2201
East Alton, IL 62024
(618) 433-2201
Gr: 6-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Eastwood Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1030 3rd St
East Alton, IL 62024
(618) 433-2101
East Alton, IL 62024
(618) 433-2101
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
East Alton, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lincoln Early Childhood Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
163 N Shamrock St
East Alton, IL 62024
(618) 433-2091
East Alton, IL 62024
(618) 433-2091
Gr: PK | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in East Alton, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in East Alton, IL include East Alton Middle School and Eastwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in East Alton?
2 public elementary schools are located in East Alton.
What is the racial composition of students in East Alton?
East Alton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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