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Best Champaign County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public middle schools serving 7,182 students in Champaign County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Champaign County, IL are University Of Illinois High School, Prairieview-ogden Jr High School and St. Joseph Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Champaign County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Champaign County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% 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 Champaign County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University Of Illinois High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1212 W Springfield Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 333-2870
Gr: 7-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 80:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Prairieview-ogden Jr High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2499 County Road 2100 E
Thomasboro, IL 61878
(217) 694-4122
Gr: 7-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
St. Joseph Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
606 E Peters Dr
Saint Joseph, IL 61873
(217) 469-2334
Gr: 5-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Mahomet-seymour Jr High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 W State St
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-4415
Gr: 6-8 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Heritage Jh And Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
512 W 1st St
Homer, IL 61849
(217) 896-2421
Gr: K-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Fisher Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
111 W Division St
Fisher, IL 61843
(217) 897-1225
Gr: 7-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Unity Jr High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1121 County Road 800 N
Tolono, IL 61880
(217) 485-6735
Gr: 6-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
International Prep Academy
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1605 W Kirby Ave
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3995
Gr: PK-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #99.
Gifford Grade School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
406 S Main St, Jared Ellison
Gifford, IL 61847
(217) 568-7733
Gr: K-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
Edison Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
306 W Green St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3771
Gr: 6-8 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1111.
R E A D Y Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
45 E University Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1212.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
817 N Harris Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3819
Gr: 6-8 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1313.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1115 Crescent Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3790
Gr: 6-8 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1414.
Thomasboro Grade School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
201 N Phillips St
Thomasboro, IL 61878
(217) 643-3275
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1515.
Ludlow Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
245 S Orange St
Ludlow, IL 60949
(217) 396-5261
Gr: K-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1616.
Urbana Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 S Vine St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3685
Gr: 6-8 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1717.
Garden Hills Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Garden Hills Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3872
Gr: PK-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1818.
J W Eater Jr High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 E Wabash Ave
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5401
Gr: 6-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Actions Program
Alternative School
402 N Randolph St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3701
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Champaign Co Detention Center
Alternative School
400 Art Bartell Rd
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3780
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
400 Art Bartell Rd
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3780
Gr: 6-11
Rank: n/an/a
Rise Academy At Jw Eater
Alternative School
1 Aviation Ctr
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5401
Gr: 5-8
Rank: n/an/a
Urbana Gerber School
Alternative School
1301 N Cunnigham Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 367-4064
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Champaign County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Champaign County, IL include University Of Illinois High School, Prairieview-ogden Jr High School and St. Joseph Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Champaign County?
23 public middle schools are located in Champaign County.
What is the racial composition of students in Champaign County?
Champaign County public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Champaign County are often viewed compared to one another?

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