For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 584 students in East Alton, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in East Alton, IL are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in East Alton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in East Alton, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
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 elementary schools in East Alton, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in East Alton, IL include Eastwood Elementary School and East Alton Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in East Alton?
2 public elementary schools are located in East Alton.
What is the racial composition of students in East Alton?
East Alton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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