For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,024 students in Bethalto, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 365 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Bethalto, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bethalto, IL are Parkside Primary School, Wilbur Trimpe Middle School and Civic Memorial High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bethalto, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Bethalto have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bethalto, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkside Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 E Central St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-4100
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-4100
Gr: 2-3 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Wilbur Trimpe Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
910 2nd St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7240
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7240
Gr: 6-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Civic Memorial High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 School St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7220
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7220
Gr: 9-12 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
309 Albers Pl
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7250
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7250
Gr: PK-1 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Bethalto East/ Region Iii K-3 Cli
Special Education School
309 Albers Pl
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 462-1031
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 462-1031
Gr: K-3
Rank: n/an/a
Journeys South
Special Education School
101 School St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 210-6485
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 210-6485
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bethalto, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Bethalto, IL include Parkside Primary School, Wilbur Trimpe Middle School and Civic Memorial High School.
How many public schools are located in Bethalto?
6 public schools are located in Bethalto.
What percentage of students in Bethalto go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Bethalto are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bethalto?
Bethalto public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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