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26 schools in Belleville

Illinois · Public K-12

Of the 26 public K-12 schools in Belleville, combined enrollment is roughly 11,171 students (an average of 430 per campus).

7-year change in Belleville

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
11,171
-1,003 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
20
-4 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
34%
was 43%
% Hispanic
6%
was 4%
% Black
51%
was 44%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Abraham Lincoln Elem SchoolElementaryKG-06542
Belle Valley SchoolElementaryPK-08997
Belleville High School-EastHigh09-122,600
Belleville High School-WestHigh09-122,118
Belleville Twp HS-Night/Alt SchHigh09-120
Central Jr High SchoolMiddle07-08308
Ctr for Acad and VOCNL Excel CAVEHigh09-120
Douglas Elem SchoolElementaryKG-06233
Ellis Elem SchoolElementaryPK-03382
Emge Junior High SchoolMiddle07-08146
Franklin Elem SchoolElementaryKG-06172
Harmony Intermediate CenterMiddle04-06207
Henry Raab Elem SchoolElementaryKG-06154
Jefferson Elem SchoolElementaryPK-06293
PALSElementaryM-M·
Pathways SchoolElementaryM-M·
Roosevelt Elem SchoolElementaryKG-06272
Saint Clair Co ROE Safe SchoolHigh05-120
Signal Hill Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08291
St Clair Co Juv Detention CenterHigh07-120
Union Elem SchoolElementaryKG-06432
Washington SchoolElementaryPK-PK192
West Jr High SchoolMiddle07-08364
Westhaven ElementaryElementaryKG-06313
Whiteside Elem SchoolElementaryPK-04680
Whiteside Middle SchoolMiddle05-08475

About Belleville

Belleville is a large Illinois city in terms of public-school footprint, with 26 schools and 11,171 students total.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city covers 15 elementary, 5 middle, and 6 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 430, noticeably below the state mean of about 480.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 11,171 students, contracted 8% from the 12,174 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Belleville closed 4 schools, going from 24 to 20. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 43% to 34%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Belleville discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Belleville?
Belleville, Illinois has 26 public K-12 schools serving approximately 11,171 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Belleville?
Belleville has 15 elementary, 5 middle, 6 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Belleville?
Belleville High School-East is the largest public school in Belleville by enrollment, with approximately 2,600 students.
What school districts serve Belleville?
Belleville is served by 9 public school districts, including Belleville SD 118, Belle Valley SD 119, Harmony Emge SD 175, Belleville Area Special Services, Signal Hill SD 181 and 4 others.
What grade levels do public schools in Belleville cover?
Public schools in Belleville serve students from pre-K through grade 12.