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Best Edwardsville Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,561 students in Edwardsville, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Edwardsville, IL are Columbus Elementary School, Liberty Middle School and Woodland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edwardsville, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Edwardsville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Edwardsville, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
315 N Kansas St
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-5167
Gr: 3-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 District Dr
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 655-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
59 S State Route 157
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-8791
Gr: 3-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
145 West St
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0485
Gr: 6-8 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Goshen Elementary School
101 District Dr
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 655-6250
Gr: PK-2 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Leclaire Elementary School
801 Franklin Ave
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-3825
Gr: PK-2 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Co Detention Center
Alternative School
100 5th Ave
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-1002
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
N O Nelson Elementary School
1225 W High St
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-8480
Gr: K-2 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Edwardsville, Illinois

Edwardsville, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Keys Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
6148 Center Grove Rd
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 655-6775
Gr: 6-8 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Edwardsville, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Edwardsville, IL include Columbus Elementary School, Liberty Middle School and Woodland Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Edwardsville?
8 public elementary schools are located in Edwardsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Edwardsville?
Edwardsville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Edwardsville are often viewed compared to one another?

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