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10 schools in Edwardsville

Illinois · Public K-12

Public K-12 schools in Edwardsville number 10, teaching approximately 5,761 Illinois students, an average of 576 per campus.

7-year change in Edwardsville

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,761
-385 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
-1 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
73%
was 79%
% Hispanic
7%
was 4%
% Black
9%
was 8%
% Asian
3%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Columbus Elem SchoolElementary03-05373
District 7 Alternative SchoolHigh09-120
Edwardsville High SchoolHigh09-122,342
Goshen ElementaryElementaryPK-02346
LeClaire Elem SchoolElementaryPK-02312
Liberty Middle SchoolMiddle06-08888
Lincoln Middle SchoolMiddle06-08736
Madison Co Detention CenterHigh06-120
N O Nelson Elem SchoolElementaryPK-02347
Woodland Elementary SchoolElementary03-05417

About Edwardsville

Edwardsville is a moderately sized Illinois city in terms of public-school footprint, with 10 schools and 5,761 students total.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is made up of 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high.

Average school size in Edwardsville is around 576 students, 20% noticeably above the Illinois average of about 480.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 6%: 6,146 students in SY 2017-18 versus 5,761 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Edwardsville lost 1 school, going from 9 to 8. The White share of public-school enrollment shrank from 79% to 73%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Edwardsville discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Edwardsville?
Edwardsville, Illinois has 10 public K-12 schools serving approximately 5,761 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Edwardsville?
Edwardsville has 5 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Edwardsville?
Edwardsville High School is the largest public school in Edwardsville by enrollment, with approximately 2,342 students.
What school districts serve Edwardsville?
Edwardsville public schools are operated by Edwardsville CUSD 7.
What grade levels do public schools in Edwardsville cover?
Public schools in Edwardsville serve students from pre-K through grade 12.