For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 4,718 students in Belleville, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Belleville, IL are Saint Clair Co Roe Safe School, Belleville High School-east and Belleville High School-west. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belleville, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Belleville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Belleville, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Belleville High School-west, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Belleville, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saint Clair Co Roe Safe School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1722 W Main St
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-6874
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-6874
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #22.
Belleville High School-east
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2555 West Blvd
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 222-3706
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 222-3706
Gr: 9-12 | 2,600 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Belleville High School-west
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4063 Frank Scott Pkwy W
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 222-7610
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 222-7610
Gr: 9-12 | 2,118 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Belleville Twp High School-night/alt School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4063 Frank Scott Pkwy W
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 222-7852
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 222-7852
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Academy And Vocnl Excel Cave
Alternative School
7645 Magna Dr
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 222-7852
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 222-7852
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
St. Clair Co Juv Detention Center
Alternative School
9006 Lebanon Rd
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-0766
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-0766
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Belleville, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Belleville, IL include Saint Clair Co Roe Safe School, Belleville High School-east and Belleville High School-west.
How many public high schools are located in Belleville?
6 public high schools are located in Belleville.
What is the racial composition of students in Belleville?
Belleville public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Belleville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Belleville include: Belleville High School-west vs. Belleville High School-east, Belleville High School-east vs. Belleville High School-west, Belleville Twp High School-night/alt School vs. Belleville High School-east
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