For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,399 students in Vandalia, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 68 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Vandalia, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Vandalia, IL are New Approach Alternative High School, Vandalia Elementary School and Vandalia Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vandalia, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Vandalia have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Vandalia, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Approach Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1500 W Jefferson St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-9311
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-9311
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #22.
Vandalia Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1017 W Fletcher St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5166
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5166
Grades: PK-3
| 498 students
Rank: #33.
Vandalia Community High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1109 N 8th St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5155
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5155
Grades: 9-12
| 386 students
Rank: #44.
Focus Safe Sch Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 W Jefferson St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-9311
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-9311
Grades: 6-9
| 0 students
Rank: #55.
Vandalia Junior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1011 W Fletcher St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5151
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5151
Grades: 4-8
| 515 students
Rank: n/an/a
Okaw Area Vocational Center
Vocational School
1109 N 8th St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5150
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5150
Grades: 11-12
| 0 students
Vandalia, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1500 W Jefferson St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5160
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5160
Grades: PK-1
| 295 students
Vandalia Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
Route 51 North
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-4170
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-4170
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Vandalia Work Camp (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
Route 51 North
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-4170
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-4170
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Vandalia, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Vandalia, IL include New Approach Alternative High School, Vandalia Elementary School and Vandalia Community High School.
How many public schools are located in Vandalia, IL?
6 public schools are located in Vandalia, IL.
What percentage of students in Vandalia, IL go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Vandalia, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Vandalia, IL?
Vandalia, IL public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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