For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 268 students in Lewistown, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in Lewistown, IL is Lewistown Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewistown, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Lewistown have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Lewistown, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lewistown Jr/sr High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15205 N State 100 Hwy
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2288
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2288
Grades: 7-12
| 268 students
Lewistown, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15501 E Avenue L
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2240
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2240
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
New Horizons (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
315 S Illinois St
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-7323
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-7323
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lewistown, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lewistown, IL include Lewistown Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lewistown?
1 public middle schools are located in Lewistown.
What is the racial composition of students in Lewistown?
Lewistown public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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