For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 533 students in Bethalto, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Bethalto, IL is Wilbur Trimpe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bethalto, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Bethalto have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bethalto, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilbur Trimpe Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
910 2nd St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7240
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7240
Gr: 6-8 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Journeys South
Special Education School
101 School St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 210-6485
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 210-6485
Gr: 6-12
Bethalto, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 East Central
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-4100
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-4100
Gr: PK-3 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Simpson Attendance Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
322 E Central St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7200
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7200
Gr: 1-5 | 7 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bethalto, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bethalto, IL include Wilbur Trimpe Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bethalto?
2 public middle schools are located in Bethalto.
What is the racial composition of students in Bethalto?
Bethalto public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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