For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,087 students in Washington County, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Washington County, IL are Okawville Jr/sr High School, Nashville Grade School and Oakdale Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Washington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Okawville Jr/sr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 S Hanover St
Okawville, IL 62271
(618) 243-5201
Okawville, IL 62271
(618) 243-5201
Grades: 7-12
| 230 students
Rank: #22.
Nashville Grade School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
750 E Gorman St
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-4304
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-4304
Grades: PK-8
| 605 students
Rank: #33.
Oakdale Grade School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
280 E Main St
Oakdale, IL 62268
(618) 329-5292
Oakdale, IL 62268
(618) 329-5292
Grades: K-8
| 58 students
Rank: #44.
Ashley Com Consolidated School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 N Third St
Ashley, IL 62808
(618) 485-6611
Ashley, IL 62808
(618) 485-6611
Grades: PK-8
| 126 students
Rank: #55.
Irvington Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Superior
Irvington, IL 62848
(618) 249-6761
Irvington, IL 62848
(618) 249-6761
Grades: PK-8
| 68 students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
520 N Main St
Hoyleton, IL 62803
(618) 493-7787
Hoyleton, IL 62803
(618) 493-7787
Grades: K-8
| 46 students
8955 County Hwy 12
Addieville, IL 62214
(618) 824-6210
Addieville, IL 62214
(618) 824-6210
Grades: K-6
| 106 students
750 E Gorman
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-4304
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-4304
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Washington County, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Washington County, IL include Okawville Jr/sr High School, Nashville Grade School and Oakdale Grade School.
How many public middle schools are located in Washington County?
5 public middle schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Washington County include: Oakdale Grade School vs. Nashville Grade School, Nashville Grade School vs. Ashley Com Consolidated School
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