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Best Bloomington Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,828 students in Bloomington, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bloomington, IL are Safe School Program, Evans Junior High School and Regional Alop School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bloomington, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Bloomington have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Bloomington, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Safe School Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 E Grove St Ste 300
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 888-5120
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #22.
Evans Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2901 Morrissey Dr
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4406
Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Regional Alop School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 E Grove St Ste 300
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 888-5120
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #44.
Bloomington Jr High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Colton Ave
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 Bloomington, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bloomington, IL include Safe School Program, Evans Junior High School and Regional Alop School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bloomington?
4 public middle schools are located in Bloomington.
What is the racial composition of students in Bloomington?
Bloomington public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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