For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,366 students in East Moline, IL (there are 4 private schools, serving 585 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in East Moline, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in East Moline, IL are East Moline Education Center, Ridgewood Elementary School and Northeast Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Moline, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in East Moline have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in East Moline, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Moline Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3555 19th St
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 792-3749
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 792-3749
Gr: 6-8
Rank: #22.
Ridgewood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
814 30th Ave
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-1585
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-1585
Gr: K-4 | 414 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Northeast Jr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4280 4th Ave
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 203-1300
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 203-1300
Gr: 6-8 | 202 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
451 22nd Ave
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-7621
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-7621
Gr: K-4 | 328 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
United Twp High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1275 Avenue Of The Cities
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 752-1633
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 752-1633
Gr: 9-12 | 1,859 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Glenview Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 7th St
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-1919
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-1919
Gr: 5-8 | 1,112 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Black Hawk Area Special Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4680 / 11th St
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 796-2500
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 796-2500
Rank: #88.
Wells Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
490 Avenue Of The Cities
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 796-1251
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 796-1251
Gr: K-4 | 310 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Black Hawk Area Dhh Program
Special Education School
4670 11th St
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 796-2500
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 796-2500
Rank: n/an/a
3100 4th Ave
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 865-6900
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 865-6900
Gr: PK | 141 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
United Twp Area Career Center
Vocational School
1275 Avenue Of The Cities
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 752-1691
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 752-1691
Gr: 11-12
East Moline, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Black Hawk Ed Center (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
4680 11th St
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 743-1460
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 743-1460
Gr: K-12 | 140 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
East Moline Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
100 Hillcrest Rd
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-4511
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-4511
Gr: 12
United Township Area Career Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1275 Ave Of The Cities
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 752-1691
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 752-1691
Gr: 11-12
4200 Archer Dr
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 752-6810
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 752-6810
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in East Moline, IL?
The top ranked public schools in East Moline, IL include East Moline Education Center, Ridgewood Elementary School and Northeast Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in East Moline?
12 public schools are located in East Moline.
What percentage of students in East Moline go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in East Moline are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in East Moline?
East Moline public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in East Moline are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in East Moline include: Hillcrest Elementary School vs. Ridgewood Elementary School, Wells Elementary School vs. Hillcrest Elementary School, Hillcrest Elementary School vs. Wells Elementary School
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