Top 5 Best Jacksonville Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 718 students in Jacksonville, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jacksonville, IL are Il Sch For The Visually Impaired, Crossroad Learning Center and Jacksonville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jacksonville, 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 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Jacksonville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Jacksonville, IL (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Il Sch For The Visually Impaired
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
658 E State St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4400
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Crossroad Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30 N Central Park Plz
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-0065
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Jacksonville Middle School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
664 Lincoln Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-4384
Grades: 6-8
| 718 students
Rank: #44.
Ivan K Garrison Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
936 W Michigan Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Illinois School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
125 S Webster Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4201
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Arc
Alternative School
409 Hardin Ave Fl 3
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8438
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jacksonville, Illinois

Jacksonville, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
352 Franklin Dr
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 271-1000
Grades: 5-8
| 114 students
Educational Daycare (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
330 W Michigan Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
747 W Lafayette Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8438
Grades: 6-12
| 6 students
352 Franklin Dr
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7005
Grades: K-6
| 277 students
2268 East Morton Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-1481
Grades: 12
| n/a students
733 N Clay St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7905
Grades: K-6
| 179 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jacksonville, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jacksonville, IL include Il Sch For The Visually Impaired, Crossroad Learning Center and Jacksonville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jacksonville?
6 public middle schools are located in Jacksonville.
What is the racial composition of students in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

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