For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,244 students in Bethalto, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bethalto, IL are Parkside Primary School and Wilbur Trimpe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bethalto, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bethalto have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Bethalto, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 2-3
| 339 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 533 students
Rank: n/an/a
309 Albers Pl
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7250
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7250
Grades: PK-1
| 372 students
Rank: n/an/a
Journeys South
Special Education School
101 School St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 210-6485
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 210-6485
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Bethalto, Illinois ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 East Central
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-4100
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-4100
Grades: PK-3
| 424 students
Simpson Attendance Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
322 E Central St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7200
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7200
Grades: 1-5
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bethalto, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bethalto, IL include Parkside Primary School and Wilbur Trimpe Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bethalto?
4 public elementary schools are located in Bethalto.
What is the racial composition of students in Bethalto?
Bethalto public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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