For the 2025-26 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 East Alton Middle School and Eastwood Elementary 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 19% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in East Alton have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools in East Alton, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Alton Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 3rd St
East Alton, IL 62024
(618) 433-2201
East Alton, IL 62024
(618) 433-2201
Gr: 6-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Eastwood Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1030 3rd St
East Alton, IL 62024
(618) 433-2101
East Alton, IL 62024
(618) 433-2101
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
East Alton, Illinois ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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 East Alton Middle School and Eastwood Elementary 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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