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Best Alton Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eunice Smith Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
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% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
907 Milton Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2063
Gr: K-12
Rank: #33.
Lovejoy Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
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%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
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%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
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%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 College Ave
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,219 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Alton, Illinois

Alton, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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).

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