Best Public Elementary Schools in Alton, IL (2025-26)

Best Alton Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,502 students in Alton, IL.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Alton, IL are Eunice Smith Elementary School, Mark Twain and Lovejoy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Alton, IL public elementary schools have an score of 13% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Alton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Alton, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Eunice Smith Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44% )
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2400 Henry St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2077

Gr: K-2 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Rank: #22.

Mark Twain

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
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907 Milton Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2063

Gr: K-12

Rank: #33.

Lovejoy Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34% )
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1043 Tremont St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2057

Gr: K-2 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Rank: #44.

East Elementary School

(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
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1035 Washington Ave
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2130

Gr: 3-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Rank: #55.

West Elementary School

(Math: 14% | Reading: 9%)
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1513 State St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2134

Gr: 2-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Rank: #66.

Alton Middle School

(Math: 11% | Reading: 11%)
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2200 College Ave
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-2200

Gr: 6-8 | 1,219 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

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Alton, Illinois 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Center For Ed Oppor (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

1020 Main St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-4415

Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Horace Mann Elementary School (Closed 2007)

2708 Edwards St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2070

Gr: 2-9 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

J B Johnson Career Development (Closed 2006)

Vocational School

4200 Humbert Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2153

J B Johnson Elementary School (Closed 2007)

1043 Tremont St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2157

Gr: K-2 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Madison County Education Therapy Pgm (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

1020 State St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-4451

Gr: 5-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Mark Twain Elementary School (Closed 2007)

907 Milton Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2083

Gr: K-2 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Alton, IL?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Alton, IL include Eunice Smith Elementary School, Mark Twain and Lovejoy Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Alton?

6 public elementary schools are located in Alton.

What is the racial composition of students in Alton?

Alton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).