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Best Madison County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public middle schools serving 7,752 students in Madison County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Madison County, IL are Center For Educ Opp, Journeys School and Madison Student Support Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison 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 Madison County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Madison County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Center For Educ Opp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 Staunton Rd
Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-0633
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
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: #1 - 31. - 3.
Madison Student Support Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1634 7th St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-1712
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #44.
Triad Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9539 Us Highway 40
Saint Jacob, IL 62281
(618) 644-5511
Gr: 6-8 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 Broadway
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 651-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 District Dr
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 655-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
145 West St
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0485
Gr: 6-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Wilbur Trimpe Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
910 2nd St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7240
Gr: 6-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Roxana Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Chaffer Ave
Roxana, IL 62084
(618) 254-7561
Gr: 6-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1111.
East Alton Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 3rd St
East Alton, IL 62024
(618) 433-2201
Gr: 6-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1212.
Collinsville Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9649 Collinsville Rd
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 343-2100
Gr: 7-8 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1313.
Lewis-clark Jr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 E Lorena Ave
Wood River, IL 62095
(618) 254-4355
Gr: 6-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1414.
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%
Rank: #1515.
Venice Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
544 Niedringhaus Ave
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 274-7953
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Coolidge Junior High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3231 Nameoki Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5826
Gr: 7-8 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1717.
Madison Jr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Farrish St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-1712
Gr: 6-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Journeys South
Special Education School
101 School St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 210-6485
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lake School
Alternative School
3201 E 23rd St
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5800
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Co Detention Center
Alternative School
100 5th Ave
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-1002
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Madison County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Madison County, IL include Center For Educ Opp, Journeys School and Madison Student Support Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Madison County?
20 public middle schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% 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 Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?

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