For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,748 students in Bloomington, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Bloomington, IL are Safe School Program, Evans Junior High School and Bloomington Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bloomington, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Bloomington have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bloomington, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Safe School Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 E Grove St Ste 300
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 888-5120
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 888-5120
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Evans Junior High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2901 Morrissey Dr
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4406
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4406
Grades: 6-8
| 742 students
Rank: #33.
Bloomington Jr High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 Colton Ave
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-0086
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-0086
Grades: 6-8
| 1,006 students
Rank: #44.
Regional Alop School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Grove St Ste 300
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 888-5120
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 888-5120
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Bloomington, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Regional Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
408 W Washington
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5807
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5807
Grades: 9-12
| 151 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Bloomington, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Bloomington, IL include Safe School Program, Evans Junior High School and Bloomington Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bloomington?
4 public middle schools are located in Bloomington.
What is the racial composition of students in Bloomington?
Bloomington public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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