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Best Schools in Wood River, IL
Wood River, IL has 18 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 8 elementary) serving 11,138 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Wood River meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wood River, IL
The top high schools in Wood River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edwardsville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edwardsville Cusd 7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2354 Students
2. Roxana Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roxana Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 515 Students
3. Alton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alton Cusd 11 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1990 Students
4. East Alton-wood River High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Alton-wood River Chsd 14 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 537 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wood River, IL
The top middle schools in Wood River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edwardsville Cusd 7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 818 Students
2. Roxana Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roxana Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 368 Students
3. East Alton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Alton Sd 13 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 191 Students
4. Lewis-clark Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood River-hartford Esd 15 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 195 Students
5. Alton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alton Cusd 11 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1241 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wood River, IL
The top elementary schools in Wood River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Woodland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edwardsville Cusd 7 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 431 Students
2. Central Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roxana Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 353 Students
3. Lewis-clark Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood River-hartford Esd 15 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 231 Students
4. East Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alton Cusd 11 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 424 Students
5. Eastwood Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Alton Sd 13 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 408 Students
6. N O Nelson Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edwardsville Cusd 7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 340 Students
7. South Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roxana Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 454 Students
8. Lovejoy Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alton Cusd 11 • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 218 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wood River, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wood River, IL has a total population of 11,510 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wood River, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Wood River, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wood River, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wood River, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Wood River, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wood River, IL
How many schools are in Wood River, IL?
Wood River, IL has 18 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 11,138 students in total.
How do schools in Wood River perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Wood River score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Wood River meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wood River?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 23%
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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 23%
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- Projected: 24%
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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Wood River
3 of 3 schools in Wood River carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2D: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Wood River. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.