East St. Louis School District 189, Illinois

East St. Louis School District 189 is a unified school district in St. Clair County, Illinois, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 25,236 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 33.3 sq mi (86.3 km²) of land.

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East St. Louis School District 189 in Illinois
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
25,236 ± 866
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
St. Clair County
Land area
33.3 sq mi (86.3 km²)
Median household income
$40,254 ± $6,255
Median home value
$55,900 ± $5,875
Water area
1 sq mi (2.59 km²)
State
Illinois
Census code (GEOID)
1713320
Coordinates (central point)
38.615599, -90.103714

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in East St. Louis School District 189, largest first

  1. East St. Louis (city)17,999 people
  2. East St. Louis Township17,999 people
  3. Canteen Township7,877 people
  4. Washington Park (village)1,701 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Brooklyn Community Unit School District 1884.1 mi northwest
  2. Cahokia Community Unit School District 1874.4 mi southwest
  3. Madison Community Unit School District 124.5 mi north
  4. Collinsville Community Unit School District 107.5 mi northeast
  5. St. Louis City School District, Missouri7.7 mi west

These share a boundary with East St. Louis School District 189. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with East St. Louis School District 189 before you rely on it.

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