Top 5 Best Iroquois County Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,160 students in Iroquois County, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Iroquois County, IL are Donovan Jr High School, Iroquois West Middle School and Cissna Park Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iroquois County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Iroquois County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Iroquois County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Donovan Jr High School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 North St
Donovan, IL 60931
(815) 486-7395
Grades: 6-8
| 56 students
Rank: #22.
Iroquois West Middle School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
303 N Evergreen St
Onarga, IL 60955
(815) 268-4355
Grades: 6-8
| 217 students
Rank: #33.
Cissna Park Jr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
511 N 2nd St
Cissna Park, IL 60924
(815) 457-2171
Grades: 6-8
| 63 students
Rank: #44.
Watseka Junior High School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
138 S Belmont Ave
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2115
Grades: 6-8
| 211 students
Rank: #55.
Milford Grade School West Campus
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 S Chicago St
Milford, IL 60953
(815) 889-4174
Grades: PK-8
| 337 students
Rank: #66.
John L Nash Middle School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1134 E 3100 North Rd
Clifton, IL 60927
(815) 694-2323
Grades: 5-8
| 276 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Iroquois County, IL

Iroquois County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 6
Clifton, IL 60927
(815) 694-2111
Grades: 4-5
| 183 students
Po Box 190
Crescent City, IL 60928
(815) 683-2141
Grades: K-8
| 123 students
Po Box 10
Crescent City, IL 60928
(815) 683-2161
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
1001 East Grant St
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-5471
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1001 East Grant St
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-5470
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
P O Box 190
Crescent City, IL 60928
(815) 683-2141
Grades: K-8
| 131 students
495 N 4th St
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2112
Grades: PK-1
| 119 students
Nexus Education Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
206 E Lincoln
Onarga, IL 60955
(815) 268-7408
Grades: 7-12
| 50 students
Po Box 267
Woodland, IL 60974
(815) 473-4241
Grades: 4-5
| 142 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Iroquois County, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Iroquois County, IL include Donovan Jr High School, Iroquois West Middle School and Cissna Park Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Iroquois County?
6 public middle schools are located in Iroquois County.
What is the racial composition of students in Iroquois County?
Iroquois County public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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