For the 2024-25 school year, there are 21 public middle schools serving 6,878 students in Champaign County, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Champaign County, IL are Prairieview-ogden Jr High School, St. Joseph Middle School and Mahomet-seymour Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Champaign County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Champaign County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% 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 Champaign County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairieview-ogden Jr High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2499 County Road 2100 E
Thomasboro, IL 61878
(217) 694-4122
Thomasboro, IL 61878
(217) 694-4122
Grades: 7-8
| 53 students
Rank: #22.
St. Joseph Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Po Box 409
Saint Joseph, IL 61873
(217) 469-2334
Saint Joseph, IL 61873
(217) 469-2334
Grades: 5-8
| 346 students
Rank: #33.
Mahomet-seymour Jr High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 W State St
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-4415
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-4415
Grades: 6-8
| 810 students
Rank: #44.
Gifford Grade School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Po Box 70
Gifford, IL 61847
(217) 568-7733
Gifford, IL 61847
(217) 568-7733
Grades: K-8
| 166 students
Rank: #55.
Heritage Jh And Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
512 W 1st St
Homer, IL 61849
(217) 896-2421
Homer, IL 61849
(217) 896-2421
Grades: PK-8
| 269 students
Rank: #66.
Unity Jr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1121 County Road 800 N
Tolono, IL 61880
(217) 485-6735
Tolono, IL 61880
(217) 485-6735
Grades: 6-8
| 346 students
Rank: #77.
Fisher Jr/sr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 W Division St
Fisher, IL 61843
(217) 897-1225
Fisher, IL 61843
(217) 897-1225
Grades: 7-12
| 286 students
Rank: #88.
Edison Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
306 W Green St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3771
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3771
Grades: 6-8
| 699 students
Rank: #99.
R E A D Y Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45 E University Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1010.
Franklin Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
817 N Harris Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3819
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3819
Grades: 6-8
| 677 students
Rank: #1111.
International Prep Academy
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1605 W Kirby Ave
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3995
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3995
Grades: K-8
| 568 students
Rank: #1212.
Jefferson Middle School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1115 Crescent Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3790
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3790
Grades: 6-8
| 738 students
Rank: #1313.
Thomasboro Grade School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Phillips St
Thomasboro, IL 61878
(217) 643-3275
Thomasboro, IL 61878
(217) 643-3275
Grades: PK-8
| 134 students
Rank: #1414.
Ludlow Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 130
Ludlow, IL 60949
(217) 396-5261
Ludlow, IL 60949
(217) 396-5261
Grades: K-8
| 61 students
Rank: #1515.
Urbana Middle School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 S Vine St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3685
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3685
Grades: 6-8
| 903 students
Rank: #1616.
J W Eater Jr High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Wabash Ave
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5401
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5401
Grades: 6-8
| 516 students
Rank: n/an/a
Actions Program
Alternative School
402 N Randolph St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3701
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3701
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Champaign Co Detention Center
Alternative School
400 Art Bartell Rd
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3780
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3780
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
400 Art Bartell Rd
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3780
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3780
Grades: 6-11
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1212 W Springfield Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 333-2870
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 333-2870
Grades: 7-12
| 306 students
Rank: n/an/a
Urbana Gerber School
Alternative School
1301 N Cunnigham Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 367-4064
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 367-4064
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Champaign County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Connections - High School Level (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
200 South Century Blvd
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 892-8877
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 892-8877
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Education For Employment Sys 330 High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
3 Henson Place
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 355-1382
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 355-1382
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
512 West 1st St
Homer, IL 61849
(217) 896-2421
Homer, IL 61849
(217) 896-2421
Grades: 6-8
| 114 students
Po Box 99
Ogden, IL 61859
(217) 582-2725
Ogden, IL 61859
(217) 582-2725
Grades: K-8
| 139 students
R E A D Y Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
512 W Church Street
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 409
Saint Joseph, IL 61873
(217) 469-2291
Saint Joseph, IL 61873
(217) 469-2291
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Po Box 198
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-4583
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-4583
Grades: 1-2
| 453 students
Spectrum - Longview Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
200 South Century Blvd
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 834-3559
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 834-3559
Grades: PK
| n/a students
201 S Sheldon St
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-4171
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-4171
Grades: 6-8
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Champaign County, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Champaign County, IL include Prairieview-ogden Jr High School, St. Joseph Middle School and Mahomet-seymour Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Champaign County?
21 public middle schools are located in Champaign County.
What is the racial composition of students in Champaign County?
Champaign County public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Champaign County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Champaign County include: Edison Middle School vs. Franklin Middle School, Jefferson Middle School vs. Franklin Middle School, Franklin Middle School vs. Edison Middle School
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