For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,561 students in Edwardsville, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Edwardsville, IL are Columbus Elementary School, Liberty Middle School and Woodland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edwardsville, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Edwardsville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Edwardsville, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbus Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 N Kansas St
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-5167
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-5167
Grades: 3-5
| 374 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 District Dr
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 655-6800
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 655-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 895 students
Rank: #33.
Woodland Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
59 S State Route 157
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-8791
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-8791
Grades: 3-5
| 424 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
145 West St
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0485
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0485
Grades: 6-8
| 819 students
Rank: n/an/a
101 District Dr
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 655-6250
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 655-6250
Grades: PK-2
| 384 students
Rank: n/an/a
801 Franklin Ave
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-3825
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-3825
Grades: PK-2
| 338 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1225 W High St
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-8480
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-8480
Grades: K-2
| 327 students
Edwardsville, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Keys Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
6148 Center Grove Rd
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 655-6775
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 655-6775
Grades: 6-8
| 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Edwardsville, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Edwardsville, IL include Columbus Elementary School, Liberty Middle School and Woodland Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Edwardsville?
8 public elementary schools are located in Edwardsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Edwardsville?
Edwardsville 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).
Which public elementary schools in Edwardsville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary 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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