The Collinsville Area Schools are committed to excellence in the process of preparing students to meet the educational challenges of the twenty-first century. By focusing the curriculum, learning environment and staff development to meet the community's needs, student's educational goals are met in a quality learning environment. The community's commitment to education of its young citizens and future leaders is measured in many ways. High school students consistently score higher than the state average on standardized tests, and a higher percentage go on to college. Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 includes 9 elementary schools, one junior high, and one high school with a total enrollment of approximately 6,000 students and 380 teachers.
Parental involvement is welcomed and encouraged.
The Collinsville Area Vocational School, part of Collinsville Community Unit School District 10, offers hands-on learning for those who wish to explore specialized skills and trades. Several daycare centers and preschools located in and around the community provide outstanding care and teach early-learning skills to Collinsville's youngest residents. Both public and parochial schools offer diverse extra-curricular activities, including team and individual sports, and academic, social and special interest clubs. Local teams have won several state championships in girls' and boys' basketball, baseball and soccer. Higher Education Belleville Area College maintains a Collinsville campus in addition to its main campus in Belleville and another in Granite City.