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Best Alton Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,220 students in Alton, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Alton, IL are Journeys School, Mark Twain and Alton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alton, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Alton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Alton, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Journeys School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
400 Alby Street
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 208-7490
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #22.
Mark Twain
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
907 Milton Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2063
Gr: K-12
Rank: #33.
Alton Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 College Ave
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,220 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Alton, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Alton, IL include Journeys School, Mark Twain and Alton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Alton?
3 public middle schools are located in Alton.
What is the racial composition of students in Alton?
Alton public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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