For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 77 students in Pearl City, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in Pearl City, IL is Pearl City Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pearl City, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Pearl City have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Pearl City, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pearl City Jr High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 S Summit St
Pearl City, IL 61062
(815) 443-2715
Pearl City, IL 61062
(815) 443-2715
Grades: 7-8
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pearl City, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pearl City, IL include Pearl City Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pearl City?
1 public middle schools are located in Pearl City.
What is the racial composition of students in Pearl City?
Pearl City public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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