For the 2025 school year, there are 270 alternative public schools serving 305 students in Illinois.
The top ranked alternative public schools in Illinois are Adams County Rssp, Aspire Education Center and Assist Taoep 12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Illinois alternative public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative 51±¬ÁÏs in Illinois (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Adams County Rssp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1416 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7175
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7175
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Aspire Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3600 Avenue Of The Cities
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-8587
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-8587
Gr: 8-12
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Assist Taoep 12
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
213 S Cumberland St
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 455-3605
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 455-3605
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Behavior Disorder Program Coop
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 N Galena St
Tiskilwa, IL 61368
(815) 915-4460
Tiskilwa, IL 61368
(815) 915-4460
Gr: K-12
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Center For Alternative Learning
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1601 Wentworth Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 585-9401
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 585-9401
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Center For Educ Opp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Staunton Rd
Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-0633
Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-0633
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Central School Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
355 E Chicago St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5340
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5340
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Cook Co Juvenile-jefferson Alt High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 S Hamilton Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 433-7110
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 433-7110
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
District 7 Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6148 Center Grove Rd
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-7466
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-7466
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Douglas School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
444 W Reynolds St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-4400
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-4400
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Excel Academy - Englewood High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7141 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 675-6654
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 675-6654
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Gail Mckinzie High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3003 103rd St
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 375-3375
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 375-3375
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Garfield Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 Meadow Terrace Pl, Dianne
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3361
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3361
Gr: K-12
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Higgins Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 W Higgins Rd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 755-6640
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 755-6640
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Hollywood Heights
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6 S Oakland Dr
Caseyville, IL 62232
(618) 346-6350
Caseyville, IL 62232
(618) 346-6350
Gr: K-12
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
The Lafayette Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
409 Hardin Ave Fl 3
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8438
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8438
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Lawrence Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 E Laurel St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3144
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3144
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Madison Student Support Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1634 7th St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 876-6409
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 876-6409
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Minooka Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 W Wapella St
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 521-2371
Minooka, IL 60447
(815) 521-2371
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Monee Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5154 W Main St
Monee, IL 60449
(708) 367-2660
Monee, IL 60449
(708) 367-2660
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Monroe/randolph Red Brick School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6137 Beck Rd
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 680-0154
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 680-0154
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Morton Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
260 E Queenwood Rd
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-2581
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-2581
Gr: K-12
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Morton Alternative Schools
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4413 Roosevelt Rd, West 40 Isc
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 449-4284
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 449-4284
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
New Approach Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1500 W Jefferson St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-9311
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-9311
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
New Beginnings Regnl Safe Sch Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
46 S Gifford St
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 232-5963
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 232-5963
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Newcomer Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2121 S Goebbert Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7836
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7836
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Northeast Academy East
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 S 7th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2000
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Oak Ridge School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 Cleveland Ave
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-5800
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-5800
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Oswego Goal
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4209 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3915
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3915
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Partners For Success-old Mill School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
848 N Mill Rd
Addison, IL 60101
(630) 543-4222
Addison, IL 60101
(630) 543-4222
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Pathways In Education - Humboldt
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2421 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 553-1530
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 553-1530
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Peoria Regional High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
908 N Sterling Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 495-6800
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 495-6800
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Premier Academy Morris Taoep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7700 Ashley Rd
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 416-0377
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 416-0377
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Ralph J Frost Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1177 S Dee Rd
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 292-6521
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 292-6521
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Regl Inst Scholastic Excellence
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11218 S Ridgeland Ave
Worth, IL 60482
(708) 671-0935
Worth, IL 60482
(708) 671-0935
Gr: 6-12
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public schools in Illinois?
The top ranked alternative public schools in Illinois include Adams County Rssp, Aspire Education Center and Assist Taoep 12.
How many alternative public schools are located in Illinois?
270 alternative public schools are located in Illinois.
What is the racial composition of students in Illinois?
Illinois alternative public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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