Top 3 Best Charleston Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 399 students in Charleston, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in Charleston, IL is Charleston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charleston, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Charleston have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Charleston, IL (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charleston Middle School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
920 Smith Dr
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 639-6000
Grades: 7-8
| 399 students
Rank: n/an/a
Humboldt Taoep
Alternative School
730 7th St
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 348-0151
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lerna Taoep
Alternative School
730 7th St
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 348-0151
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Paris Taoep
Alternative School
730 7th St
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 348-0151
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Charleston, Illinois

Charleston, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
730 7th St
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 348-0151
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
730 7th St, Jerald Calandrilla
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 348-0151
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Charleston, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Charleston, IL include Charleston Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Charleston?
4 public middle schools are located in Charleston.
What is the racial composition of students in Charleston?
Charleston public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% 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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