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Best 62618 Illinois Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 820 students in 62618, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in 62618, IL is Beardstown Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 62618 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 62618, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 62618, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beardstown Jr/sr High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 E 15th St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-3665
Gr: 5-12 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 62618, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 62618, IL include Beardstown Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 62618?
1 public middle schools are located in 62618.
What is the racial composition of students in 62618?
62618 public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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