For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,244 students in East Saint Louis, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in East Saint Louis, IL are Wyvetter Younge School Of Excellence, Gordon Bush Alt School For Education and Estelle Sauget School Of Choice. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Saint Louis, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in East Saint Louis have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in East Saint Louis, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wyvetter Younge School Of Excellence
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3939 Caseyville Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3930
East Saint Louis, IL 62204
(618) 646-3930
Gr: K-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Gordon Bush Alt School For Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1516 Gross Ave
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3760
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
(618) 646-3760
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #33.
Estelle Sauget School Of Choice
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Jerome Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-4741
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-4741
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
East St Louis-lincoln Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12 S 10th St
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3770
East Saint Louis, IL 62201
(618) 646-3770
Gr: 5-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Mason/clark Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5510 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3750
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
(618) 646-3750
Gr: 5-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Wirth/parks Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Mousette Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-5901
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-5901
Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Acdc Penniman
Alternative School
300 Annunciation Ct
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-5101
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-5101
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in East Saint Louis, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in East Saint Louis, IL include Wyvetter Younge School Of Excellence, Gordon Bush Alt School For Education and Estelle Sauget School Of Choice.
How many public middle schools are located in East Saint Louis?
7 public middle schools are located in East Saint Louis.
What is the racial composition of students in East Saint Louis?
East Saint Louis public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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