For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,607 students in O Fallon, IL (there are 5 private schools, serving 927 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in O Fallon, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in O Fallon, IL are J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elementary School, Delores Moye Elementary School and Fulton Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
O Fallon, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in O Fallon have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in O Fallon, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1050 Ogle Rd
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-8406
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-8406
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Delores Moye Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1010 Moye School Rd
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 206-2300
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 206-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Fulton Jr High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
307 Kyle Rd
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 628-0090
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 628-0090
Gr: 6-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Estelle Kampmeyer Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
707 N Smiley St
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-6391
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-6391
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Marie Schaefer Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 S Cherry St
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-3621
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-3621
Gr: PK-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Shiloh Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Wildcat Xing
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-7434
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-7434
Gr: 4-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
O Fallon High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 S Smiley St
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-3507
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-3507
Gr: 9-12 | 2,540 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Laverna Evans Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
802 Dartmouth Dr
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-3335
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-3335
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #99.
Amelia V Carriel Jr High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
451 N 7 Hills Rd
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 622-2932
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 622-2932
Gr: 6-8 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1010.
Shiloh Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 Diamond Ct
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-7434
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-7434
Gr: PK-3 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1111.
Dawn Elser Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
309 Hartman Ln
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-6336
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-6336
Gr: PK-3 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1212.
Joseph Arthur Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
160 Saint Ellen Mine Rd
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-6336
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-6336
Gr: 4-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Innovative Pathways Program
Alternative School
309 Hartman Ln
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 825-3900
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 825-3900
Gr: 4-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in O Fallon, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in O Fallon, IL include J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elementary School, Delores Moye Elementary School and Fulton Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in O Fallon?
13 public schools are located in O Fallon.
What percentage of students in O Fallon go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in O Fallon are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in O Fallon?
O Fallon public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in O Fallon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in O Fallon include: Amelia V Carriel Jr High School vs. Fulton Jr High School, Fulton Jr High School vs. Amelia V Carriel Jr High School, Dawn Elser Elementary School vs. Delores Moye Elementary School
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