For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 609 students in Alexander County, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 17 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Alexander County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Alexander County, IL are Egyptian Sr High School, Egyptian Jr High School and Egyptian Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alexander County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Alexander County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Alexander County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Egyptian Sr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20023 Diswood Rd
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 776-5251
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 776-5251
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Egyptian Jr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20023 Diswood Rd
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 776-5251
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 776-5251
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Egyptian Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20023 Diswood Rd
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 776-5251
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 776-5251
Gr: PK-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Cairo Jr/sr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4201 Sycamore St
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-2187
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-2187
Gr: 7-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Cairo Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Elm St
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-1027
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-1027
Gr: PK-6 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Five County Reg Voc Center
Vocational School
130 Washington St
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 747-2703
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 747-2703
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Alexander County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Alexander County, IL include Egyptian Sr High School, Egyptian Jr High School and Egyptian Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Alexander County?
7 public schools are located in Alexander County.
What percentage of students in Alexander County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Alexander County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Alexander County?
Alexander County public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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