For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,283 students in Alton, IL (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,035 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Alton, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Alton, IL are Journeys School, Eunice Smith Elementary School and Alton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alton, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Alton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Alton, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Journeys School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 Alby Street
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 208-7490
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 208-7490
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #22.
Eunice Smith Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 Henry St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2077
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2077
Gr: K-2 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Alton High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Humbert Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-2700
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,823 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Mark Twain
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
907 Milton Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2063
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2063
Gr: K-12
Rank: #55.
Lovejoy Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1043 Tremont St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2057
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2057
Gr: K-2 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
East Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1035 Washington Ave
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2130
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2130
Gr: 3-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
West Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1513 State St
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2134
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2134
Gr: 2-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
Alton Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 College Ave
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-2200
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,220 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Alton, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Alton, IL include Journeys School, Eunice Smith Elementary School and Alton High School.
How many public schools are located in Alton?
8 public schools are located in Alton.
What percentage of students in Alton go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Alton are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Alton?
Alton public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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