For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 931 students in Wood River, IL (there are , serving 70 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Wood River, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Wood River, IL are Lewis-clark Elementary School, East Alton-wood River High School and Lewis-clark Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wood River, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Wood River have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wood River, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lewis-clark Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 E Lorena Ave
Wood River, IL 62095
(618) 254-4354
Wood River, IL 62095
(618) 254-4354
Grades: K-5
| 235 students
Rank: #22.
East Alton-wood River High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
777 N Wood River Ave
Wood River, IL 62095
(618) 254-3151
Wood River, IL 62095
(618) 254-3151
Grades: 9-12
| 520 students
Rank: #33.
Lewis-clark Jr High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 E Lorena Ave
Wood River, IL 62095
(618) 254-4355
Wood River, IL 62095
(618) 254-4355
Grades: 6-8
| 176 students
Rank: n/an/a
L&c Middle School/region Iii
Special Education School
501 E Lorena Ave
Wood River, IL 62095
(618) 462-1031
Wood River, IL 62095
(618) 462-1031
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Region Iii 9-12+ Clip Program
Special Education School
777 N Wood River Ave
Wood River, IL 62095
(618) 462-1031
Wood River, IL 62095
(618) 462-1031
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wood River, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Wood River, IL include Lewis-clark Elementary School, East Alton-wood River High School and Lewis-clark Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Wood River?
5 public schools are located in Wood River.
What percentage of students in Wood River go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Wood River are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wood River?
Wood River public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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