For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,050 students in 61701, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 61701, IL are Safe School Program, Regional Alop School and Bloomington Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 61701 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 61701, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61701, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Safe School Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 E Grove St Ste 300
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 888-5120
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 888-5120
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #22.
Regional Alop School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Grove St Ste 300
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 888-5120
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 888-5120
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #33.
Bloomington Jr High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 Colton Ave
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-0086
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-0086
Gr: 6-8 | 1,050 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 61701, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 61701, IL include Safe School Program, Regional Alop School and Bloomington Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 61701?
3 public middle schools are located in 61701.
What is the racial composition of students in 61701?
61701 public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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