For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 411 students in Wood River, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wood River, IL are Lewis-clark Elementary School and Lewis-clark Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wood River, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wood River have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Wood River, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lewis-clark Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 E Lorena Ave
Wood River, IL 62095
(618) 254-4354
Wood River, IL 62095
(618) 254-4354
Gr: K-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Lewis-clark Jr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 E Lorena Ave
Wood River, IL 62095
(618) 254-4355
Wood River, IL 62095
(618) 254-4355
Gr: 6-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Wood River, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wood River, IL include Lewis-clark Elementary School and Lewis-clark Jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wood River?
2 public elementary schools are located in Wood River.
What is the racial composition of students in Wood River?
Wood River public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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