Public schools in East Saint Louis, IL
8 open public schools with an address in East Saint Louis, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,770
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of East Saint Louis public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in East Saint Louis, IL: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,770 students, an average of 471 per school. The largest campus is East St Louis Senior High School (1,288 students), and the largest elementary school is Katie Harper-Wright Elem (418).
Every listed school belongs to East St Louis SD 189. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 99% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving East Saint Louis
Elementary schools in East Saint Louis
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annette Officer Elementary East St Louis SD 189 | KG–04 | 362 | 14.5:1 | |
| Dunbar Elem School East St Louis SD 189 | KG–04 | 327 | 12.1:1 | |
| Katie Harper-Wright Elem East St Louis SD 189 | PK–04 | 418 | 13.5:1 |
Middle schools in East Saint Louis
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East St Louis-Lincoln Middle School East St Louis SD 189 | 05–08 | 359 | 8:1 | |
| Mason/Clark Middle Sch East St Louis SD 189 | 05–08 | 540 | 11.5:1 |
High schools in East Saint Louis
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East St Louis Senior High School East St Louis SD 189 | 09–12 | 1,288 | 15.5:1 | |
| SIU Charter Sch of East St Louis East St Louis SD 189 · Charter | 09–12 | 99 | 16.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in East Saint Louis
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivian Adams Early Child Ctr East St Louis SD 189 | PK–PK | 377 | 15.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1%
- Hispanic1.6%
- Black96.1%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 East Saint Louis schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,770 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in East Saint Louis
How many public schools are in East Saint Louis, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in East Saint Louis: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,770 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve East Saint Louis?
All listed public schools with an address in East Saint Louis belong to East St Louis SD 189. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in East Saint Louis?
East St Louis Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in East Saint Louis, with 1,288 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in East Saint Louis?
Yes. 1 of the 8 public schools in East Saint Louis are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including SIU Charter Sch of East St Louis. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in East Saint Louis schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across East Saint Louis public schools is 14:1, higher than the Illinois school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in East Saint Louis guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Illinois cities