For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,069 students in 62226, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 62226, IL are Saint Clair Co Roe Safe School, Wolf Branch Middle School and Wolf Branch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 62226 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 62226, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62226, IL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saint Clair Co Roe Safe School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1722 W Main St
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-6874
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-6874
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Wolf Branch Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
410 Huntwood Rd
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 277-2100
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 277-2100
Grades: 5-8
| 343 students
Rank: #33.
Wolf Branch Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
125 Huntwood Rd
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 277-2100
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 277-2100
Grades: PK-4
| 452 students
Rank: #44.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 S 27th St
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-4132
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-4132
Grades: K-6
| 428 students
Rank: #55.
High Mount Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1721 Boul Ave
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-1054
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-1054
Grades: PK-8
| 326 students
Rank: #66.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
820 Royal Heights Rd
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-2414
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-2414
Grades: K-6
| 520 students
62226, Illinois ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
St. Clair County Truant Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1722 West Main St
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-6874
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-6874
Grades: 8-11
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 62226, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 62226, IL include Saint Clair Co Roe Safe School, Wolf Branch Middle School and Wolf Branch Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 62226?
6 public elementary schools are located in 62226.
What is the racial composition of students in 62226?
62226 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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