For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,903 students in Edwardsville, IL (there are 7 private schools, serving 987 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Edwardsville, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Edwardsville, IL are District 7 Alternative School, Columbus Elementary School and Edwardsville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edwardsville, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Edwardsville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Edwardsville, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
District 7 Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6148 Center Grove Rd
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-7466
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-7466
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 N Kansas St
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-5167
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-5167
Gr: 3-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Edwardsville High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6161 Center Grove Rd
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-7100
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,342 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 District Dr
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 655-6800
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 655-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
59 S State Route 157
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-8791
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-8791
Gr: 3-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
145 West St
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0485
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0485
Gr: 6-8 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
101 District Dr
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 655-6250
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 655-6250
Gr: PK-2 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
801 Franklin Ave
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-3825
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-3825
Gr: PK-2 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Co Detention Center
Alternative School
100 5th Ave
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-1002
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-1002
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
1225 W High St
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-8480
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-8480
Gr: K-2 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Edwardsville, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Keys Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
6148 Center Grove Rd
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 655-6775
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 655-6775
Gr: 6-8 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Edwardsville, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Edwardsville, IL include District 7 Alternative School, Columbus Elementary School and Edwardsville High School.
How many public schools are located in Edwardsville?
10 public schools are located in Edwardsville.
What percentage of students in Edwardsville go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Edwardsville are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Edwardsville?
Edwardsville public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Edwardsville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Edwardsville include: Liberty Middle School vs. Lincoln Middle School, Lincoln Middle School vs. Liberty Middle School, Woodland Elementary School vs. Columbus Elementary School
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