For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 522 students in 62401, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 62401, IL are Tristar Academy Safe Sch Program, Effingham Junior High School and Fresh Start Treatment & Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 62401 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 62401, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62401, IL Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tristar Academy Safe Sch Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1901 S 4th St Ste 215
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-2865
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-2865
Grades: 6-9
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Effingham Junior High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 S Henrietta St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1300
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1300
Grades: 6-9
| 522 students
Rank: #33.
Fresh Start Treatment & Learning
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 N 1st St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-6161
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-6161
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
62401, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
20117 N 1525th St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 844-3343
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 844-3343
Grades: 3-6
| 66 students
900 W Edgar Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1570
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1570
Grades: 1-2
| 121 students
900 West Edgar Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1380
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1380
Grades: PK
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 62401, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 62401, IL include Tristar Academy Safe Sch Program, Effingham Junior High School and Fresh Start Treatment & Learning.
How many public middle schools are located in 62401?
3 public middle schools are located in 62401.
What is the racial composition of students in 62401?
62401 public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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