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Best East Saint Louis Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 7,637 students in East Saint Louis, IL (there are 5 private schools, serving 525 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in East Saint Louis, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in East Saint Louis, IL are James Avant Elementary School, Wyvetter Younge School Of Excellence and Siu Charter School Of East St Louis. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Saint Louis, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in East Saint Louis have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in East Saint Louis, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Avant Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1915 N 55th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3870
Gr: K-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Wyvetter Younge School Of Excellence
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3939 Caseyville Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3930
Gr: K-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #33.
Siu Charter School Of East St Louis
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 James R Thompson Blvd
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 482-8391
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Annette Officer Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
558 N 27th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3970
Gr: K-4 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Jerome Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3709
Gr: PK-2 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Gordon Bush Alt School For Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1516 Gross Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3760
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #77.
Dunbar Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1835 Tudor Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 646-3840
Gr: K-4 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Elizabeth Morris Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Andrews Dr
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3718
Gr: K-3 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Lalumier Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6702 Bond Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62207
(618) 332-3713
Gr: PK-3 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Cahokia High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Range Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3730
Gr: 9-12 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Estelle Sauget School Of Choice
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Jerome Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-4741
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Katie Harper-wright Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7710 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3860
Gr: PK-4 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
East St Louis-lincoln Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12 S 10th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3770
Gr: 5-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Mason/clark Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5510 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3750
Gr: 5-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Wirth/parks Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Mousette Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-5901
Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Huffman Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Saint Robert Dr
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3720
Gr: 3-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
East St Louis Senior High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4901 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,288 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Penniman Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤1%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1820 Jerome Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-1915
Gr: 3-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Acdc Penniman
Alternative School
300 Annunciation Ct
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-5101
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Vivian Adams Early Child Center
501 Katherine Dunham Pl
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3290
Gr: PK | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in East Saint Louis, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in East Saint Louis, IL include James Avant Elementary School, Wyvetter Younge School Of Excellence and Siu Charter School Of East St Louis.
How many public schools are located in East Saint Louis?
20 public schools are located in East Saint Louis.
What percentage of students in East Saint Louis go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in East Saint Louis are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in East Saint Louis?
East Saint Louis public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in East Saint Louis are often viewed compared to one another?

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