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4 schools in East Alton

Illinois · Public K-12

Public-school families in East Alton pick from 4 campuses serving the city's roughly 716 K-12 students (3 elementary and 1 middle).

7-year change in East Alton

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
716
-96 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
75%
was 85%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
16%
was 6%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
EA/Region III K-8 CLIP PRGElementaryM-M·
East Alton Middle SchoolMiddle06-08193
Eastwood Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05393
Washington Elem SchoolElementaryPK-PK130

About East Alton

East Alton is a compact Illinois city in terms of public-school footprint, with 4 schools and 716 students total.

In terms of grade levels, the city is built around 3 elementary, and 1 middle.

Schools in East Alton average about 179 students each, 63% below the Illinois norm.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 716 students, decreased 12% from the 812 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 85% to 75%.

On this page, the community for East Alton discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in East Alton, Illinois?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in East Alton, with a combined enrollment of about 716.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in East Alton?
East Alton has 3 elementary, 1 middle public schools.
What is the largest public school in East Alton?
Eastwood Elem School is the largest public school in East Alton by enrollment, with approximately 393 students.
What school districts serve East Alton?
East Alton is served by 2 public school districts, including Region III Spec Ed Coop, East Alton SD 13.
What grade levels do public schools in East Alton cover?
Public schools in East Alton serve students from pre-K through grade 8.