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Best Edwardsville Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,761 students in Edwardsville, IL (there are 7 private schools, serving 925 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Edwardsville, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Edwardsville, IL are District 7 Alternative School, Columbus Elementary School and Edwardsville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edwardsville, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Edwardsville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Edwardsville, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
District 7 Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6148 Center Grove Rd
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-7466
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
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 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Edwardsville High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6161 Center Grove Rd
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,342 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 District Dr
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 655-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
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 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
145 West St
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0485
Gr: 6-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Goshen Elementary School
101 District Dr
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 655-6250
Gr: PK-2 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Leclaire Elementary School
801 Franklin Ave
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-3825
Gr: PK-2 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 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: PK-2 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Edwardsville, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Edwardsville, IL include District 7 Alternative School, Columbus Elementary School and Edwardsville High School.
How many public schools are located in Edwardsville?
10 public schools are located in Edwardsville.
What percentage of students in Edwardsville go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Edwardsville are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Edwardsville?
Edwardsville public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Edwardsville are often viewed compared to one another?

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