For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,502 students in 62002, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 62002, IL are Eunice Smith Elementary School, Mark Twain and Lovejoy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 62002 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 62002, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62002, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eunice Smith Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 Henry St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2077
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2077
Gr: K-2 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Mark Twain
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
907 Milton Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2063
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2063
Gr: K-12
Rank: #33.
Lovejoy Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1043 Tremont St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2057
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2057
Gr: K-2 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
East Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1035 Washington Ave
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2130
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2130
Gr: 3-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
West Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1513 State St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2134
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2134
Gr: 2-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Alton Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 College Ave
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-2200
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,219 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
62002, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Center For Ed Oppor (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1020 Main St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-4415
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-4415
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
2708 Edwards St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2070
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2070
Gr: 2-9 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
J B Johnson Career Development (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
4200 Humbert Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2153
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2153
1043 Tremont St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2157
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2157
Gr: K-2 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Madison County Education Therapy Pgm (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1020 State St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-4451
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-4451
Gr: 5-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
907 Milton Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2083
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2083
Gr: K-2 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 62002, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 62002, IL include Eunice Smith Elementary School, Mark Twain and Lovejoy Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 62002?
6 public elementary schools are located in 62002.
What is the racial composition of students in 62002?
62002 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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