For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,465 students in Vandalia, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 68 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Vandalia, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Vandalia, IL are New Approach Alternative High School, Vandalia Elementary School and Vandalia Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vandalia, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Vandalia have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Vandalia, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Approach Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1500 W Jefferson St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-9311
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-9311
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Vandalia Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1017 W Fletcher St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5166
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5166
Gr: PK-3 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Vandalia Junior High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1011 W Fletcher St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5151
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5151
Gr: 4-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Focus Safe School Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 W Jefferson St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-9311
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-9311
Gr: 6-9
Rank: #55.
Vandalia Community High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1109 N 8th St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5155
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5155
Gr: 9-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Okaw Area Vocational Center
Vocational School
1109 N 8th St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5150
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5150
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Vandalia, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Vandalia, IL include New Approach Alternative High School, Vandalia Elementary School and Vandalia Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Vandalia?
6 public schools are located in Vandalia.
What percentage of students in Vandalia go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Vandalia are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Vandalia?
Vandalia public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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