For the 2025 school year, there are 94 public schools serving 39,299 students in St. Clair County, IL (there are 32 private schools, serving 3,941 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in St.
Clair County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in St. Clair County, IL are Hollywood Heights, Lovejoy Technology Academy and Saint Clair Co Roe Safe School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Clair County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in St. Clair County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in St. Clair County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Hollywood Heights
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6 S Oakland Dr
Caseyville, IL 62232
(618) 346-6350
Caseyville, IL 62232
(618) 346-6350
Gr: K-12
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Lovejoy Technology Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 Madison St
Lovejoy, IL 62059
(618) 271-1028
Lovejoy, IL 62059
(618) 271-1028
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Saint Clair Co Roe Safe School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1722 W Main St
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-6874
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-6874
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #44.
Scott Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4732 Patriots Dr
Scott Air Force Base, IL 62225
(618) 746-4738
Scott Air Force Base, IL 62225
(618) 746-4738
Gr: PK-5 | 805 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Mascoutah Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
846 N 6th St
Mascoutah, IL 62258
(618) 566-2305
Mascoutah, IL 62258
(618) 566-2305
Gr: 6-8 | 945 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
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 | 482 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Smithton Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
316 S Hickory St
Smithton, IL 62285
(618) 233-6863
Smithton, IL 62285
(618) 233-6863
Gr: PK-8 | 546 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
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 | 582 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
New Athens Jr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Hanft St
New Athens, IL 62264
(618) 475-2172
New Athens, IL 62264
(618) 475-2172
Gr: 6-8 | 93 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1010.
Mascoutah Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
533 N 6th St
Mascoutah, IL 62258
(618) 566-2152
Mascoutah, IL 62258
(618) 566-2152
Gr: PK-5 | 770 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Freeburg Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
408 S Belleville St
Freeburg, IL 62243
(618) 539-3188
Freeburg, IL 62243
(618) 539-3188
Gr: 3-8 | 529 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Wolf Branch Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
410 Huntwood Rd
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 277-2100
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 277-2100
Gr: 5-8 | 343 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1313.
New Athens Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Hanft St
New Athens, IL 62264
(618) 475-2172
New Athens, IL 62264
(618) 475-2172
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1414.
Wingate Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Wingate Blvd
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 746-4802
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 746-4802
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1515.
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 | 659 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1616.
Lebanon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
408 Mary Jane St
Lebanon, IL 62254
(618) 537-4553
Lebanon, IL 62254
(618) 537-4553
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1717.
Mascoutah High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1313 W Main St
Mascoutah, IL 62258
(618) 566-8523
Mascoutah, IL 62258
(618) 566-8523
Gr: 9-12 | 1,231 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1818.
Freeburg Community High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 S Monroe St
Freeburg, IL 62243
(618) 539-5533
Freeburg, IL 62243
(618) 539-5533
Gr: 9-12 | 685 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1919.
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 | 489 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2020.
Millstadt Consolidated School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
211 W Mill St
Millstadt, IL 62260
(618) 476-1681
Millstadt, IL 62260
(618) 476-1681
Gr: 3-8 | 460 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2121.
Wolf Branch Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
125 Huntwood Rd
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 277-2100
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 277-2100
Gr: PK-4 | 452 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2222.
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 | 641 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2323.
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 | 326 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2424.
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 | 2,559 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2525.
St. Libory Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
811 Darmstadt St
Saint Libory, IL 62282
(618) 768-4923
Saint Libory, IL 62282
(618) 768-4923
Gr: K-8 | 70 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #2626.
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 | 434 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2727.
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 | 695 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2828.
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 | 243 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2929.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 W Cleveland Ave
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-1608
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-1608
Gr: K-6 | 272 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3030.
Belle Valley School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2465 Amann Dr
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 236-5200
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 236-5200
Gr: PK-8 | 977 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
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-4 | 384 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Westhaven Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
118 Westhaven School Rd
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 257-9201
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 257-9201
Gr: K-6 | 349 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3333.
Pontiac Jr High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Ashland Ave
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 233-6004
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 233-6004
Gr: 6-8 | 218 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3434.
Henry Raab Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1120 Union Ave
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 234-4330
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 234-4330
Gr: K-6 | 151 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3535.
New Athens High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Hanft St
New Athens, IL 62264
(618) 475-2173
New Athens, IL 62264
(618) 475-2173
Gr: 9-12 | 161 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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St. Clair County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2601 Bond Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3800
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3800
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
2436 Kansas Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3810
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3810
Gr: 5-8 | 87 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Attucks Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2436 Kansas Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3810
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3810
2465 Amann Dr
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 236-5200
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 236-5200
Gr: 5-8 | 408 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
1601 Cleveland
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3890
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3890
Gr: K-5 | 157 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
1600 N 40th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3870
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3870
Gr: PK-5 | 687 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
4850 Market St
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3820
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3820
Gr: PK-3 | 142 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
3310 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3750
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3750
Gr: 6-8 | 554 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Curtis Miller Alternative High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
4400 Grand St
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3790
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3790
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2600 Kansas Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3810
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3810
Gr: PK-5 | 154 students
2700 Summit Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3950
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3950
Gr: PK-5
8601 Washington St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3850
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3850
Gr: K-5 | 241 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
1700 Jerome Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3820
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3820
Gr: 5-12 | 224 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Fort Bowman Academy Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
2734 Calvin Blvd
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-7404
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-7404
Gr: K-12 | 283 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
731 N 74th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3860
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3860
Gr: K-5 | 239 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Harmony Preschool (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
500 Wilshire
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-4128
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-4128
1600 N 40th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3870
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3870
Gr: PK-5 | 650 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
1798 College Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3880
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3880
Gr: K-8 | 205 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
1825 Jerome Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3712
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3712
Gr: PK-K | 191 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
1435 Market Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3980
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3980
Gr: K-5 | 198 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
1236 E Broadway
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3900
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
1620 Russell Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3910
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3910
Gr: PK-5 | 165 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
1915 N 55th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3930
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3930
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
5510 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3750
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3750
Gr: 6-8 | 591 students
725 N 15th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3830
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3830
Gr: K | 456 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
630 N 59th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3940
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3940
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
1800 North 25th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3920
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3920
Gr: PK-5
27th & Henrieth Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3970
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3970
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
St. Clair County Truant Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1722 West Main St
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-6874
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-6874
Gr: 8-11 | 1 student
Southwestern Il Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
950 North Kingshwy
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 394-2200
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 394-2200
Gr: 12
110 West Looking Glass St
Summerfield, IL 62289
(618) 934-3441
Summerfield, IL 62289
(618) 934-3441
Gr: 3-4
Tomorrows Builders Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1798 College Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 874-1671
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 874-1671
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in St. Clair County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in St. Clair County, IL include Hollywood Heights, Lovejoy Technology Academy and Saint Clair Co Roe Safe School.
How many public schools are located in St. Clair County?
94 public schools are located in St. Clair County.
What percentage of students in St. Clair County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in St. Clair County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in St. Clair County?
St. Clair County public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in St. Clair County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in St. Clair County include: Amelia V Carriel Jr High School vs. Fulton Jr High School, Mascoutah High School vs. O Fallon High School, Fulton Jr High School vs. Amelia V Carriel Jr High School
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