For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 703 students in East Alton, IL (there are , serving 75 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in East Alton, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in East Alton, IL are Ea/region Iii K-8 Clip Prg, Eastwood Elementary School and East Alton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Alton, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in East Alton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in East Alton, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ea/region Iii K-8 Clip Prg
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 3rd St
East Alton, IL 62024
(618) 462-1031
East Alton, IL 62024
(618) 462-1031
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Eastwood Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1030 3rd St
East Alton, IL 62024
(618) 433-2101
East Alton, IL 62024
(618) 433-2101
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #33.
East Alton Middle School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 3rd St
East Alton, IL 62024
(618) 433-2201
East Alton, IL 62024
(618) 433-2201
Grades: 6-8
| 181 students
Rank: n/an/a
210 E Saint Louis Ave
East Alton, IL 62024
(618) 433-2001
East Alton, IL 62024
(618) 433-2001
Grades: PK
| 119 students
East Alton, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lincoln Early Childhood Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
163 N Shamrock St
East Alton, IL 62024
(618) 433-2091
East Alton, IL 62024
(618) 433-2091
Grades: PK
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in East Alton, IL?
The top ranked public schools in East Alton, IL include Ea/region Iii K-8 Clip Prg, Eastwood Elementary School and East Alton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in East Alton?
4 public schools are located in East Alton.
What percentage of students in East Alton go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in East Alton are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in East Alton?
East Alton public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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