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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Improved Public Middle Schools in Illinois (2026)

The most improved public middle schools in Illinois are Virginia Jr/ Sr High School, Princeville High School and Chadwick-milledgeville Jr High School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2021-26).
Improved Rank Range: 1,357 2,717 Avg. Improved Rank: 1,811

Most Improved Public Middle Schools in Illinois (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2021-26)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Virginia Jr/ Sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +2717
(from 3,609 to 892)
Grades: 6-12
651 S Morgan St
Virginia, IL 62691
(217) 452-3087
Rank: #22.
Princeville High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +2628
(from 2,965 to 337)
Grades: 6-12
302 Cordis Ave
Princeville, IL 61559
(309) 385-4660
Rank: #33.
Chadwick-milledgeville Jr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +2456
(from 3,458 to 1,002)
Grades: 6-12
100 E 8th St
Milledgeville, IL 61051
(815) 225-7141
Rank: #44.
Cerro Gordo Jr And Sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +2388
(from 3,458 to 1,070)
Grades: 6-12
300 E Durfee St
Cerro Gordo, IL 61818
(217) 763-2711
Rank: #55.
Ramsey High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +2338
(from 3,593 to 1,255)
Grades: 6-12
702 W 6th St
Ramsey, IL 62080
(618) 423-2333
Rank: #66.
Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +2239
(from 3,432 to 1,193)
Grades: 6-12
633 County Highway 22
Cowden, IL 62422
(217) 783-2125
Rank: #77.
Mayer Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +2225
(from 2,375 to 150)
Grades: PK-8
2250 N Clifton Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5535
Rank: #88.
Prescott Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +2209
(from 2,408 to 199)
Grades: K-8
1632 W Wrightwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5505
Rank: #99.
Ravenswood Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +2203
(from 2,707 to 504)
Grades: PK-8
4332 N Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 534-5525
Rank: #1010.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +2183
(from 2,408 to 225)
Grades: PK-8
1650 W Cornelia Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5484
Rank: #1111.
Eastland Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +2122
(from 2,783 to 661)
Grades: 7-12
500 S School Dr
Lanark, IL 61046
(815) 493-6341
Rank: #1212.
Casey-westfield Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1953
(from 3,415 to 1,462)
Grades: 7-12
306 E Edgar Ave
Casey, IL 62420
(217) 932-2175
Rank: #1313.
Woodstock North High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1899
(from 3,128 to 1,229)
Grades: 8-12
3000 Raffel Rd
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 334-2100
Rank: #1414.
Brooks College Prep Academy High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +1801
(from 2,092 to 291)
Grades: 7-12
250 E 111th St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-9930
Rank: #1515.
Akin Comm Cons Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1777
(from 2,586 to 809)
Grades: PK-8
21962 Akin Blacktop
Thompsonville, IL 62890
(618) 627-2180
Rank: #1616.
Kenwood Academy High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1761
(from 2,736 to 975)
Grades: 7-12
5015 S Blackstone Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1350
Rank: #1717.
Lebanon High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1698
(from 3,432 to 1,734)
Grades: 6-12
200 W Schuetz St
Lebanon, IL 62254
(618) 537-4423
Rank: #1818.
Taft High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1654
(from 2,909 to 1,255)
Grades: 7-12
6530 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago, IL 60631
(773) 534-1000
Rank: #1919.
United Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1652
(from 3,345 to 1,693)
Grades: 7-12
1905 100th St
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-9411
Rank: #2020.
Donovan Jr High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1633
(from 2,239 to 606)
Grades: 6-8
600 North St
Donovan, IL 60931
(815) 486-7395
Rank: #2121.
Red Hill Jr/sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1587
(from 3,254 to 1,667)
Grades: 7-12
908 Church St
Bridgeport, IL 62417
(618) 945-2521
Rank: #2222.
Jersey Comm High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +1582
(from 3,382 to 1,800)
Grades: 8-12
801 N State St
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-5561
Rank: #2323.
R O W V A Jr And Sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1578
(from 3,091 to 1,513)
Grades: 7-12
335 N Joy St
Oneida, IL 61467
(309) 483-6371
Rank: #2424.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +1560
(from 1,689 to 129)
Grades: K-8
1661 Cherry Hill Rd
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 726-5218
Rank: #2525.
Lane Technical High School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Rank Change: +1487
(from 1,492 to 5)
Grades: 7-12
2501 W Addison St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5400
Rank: #2626.
Brownstown Jr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1476
(from 2,290 to 814)
Grades: 7-8
421 S College Ave
Brownstown, IL 62418
(618) 427-3839
Rank: #2727.
Waverly Jr/sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +1449
(from 3,432 to 1,983)
Grades: 7-12
201 N Miller St
Waverly, IL 62692
(217) 435-2211
Rank: #2828.
Waters Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1444
(from 1,994 to 550)
Grades: PK-8
4540 N Campbell Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5090
Rank: #2929.
Kings Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1430
(from 2,239 to 809)
Grades: K-8
100 1st St
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-7191
Rank: #3030.
National Teachers Elementary Academy
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1421
(from 3,003 to 1,582)
Grades: PK-8
55 W Cermak Rd
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9970
Rank: #3131.
Smithton Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +1400
(from 1,748 to 348)
Grades: PK-8
316 S Hickory St
Smithton, IL 62285
(618) 233-6863
Rank: #3232.
Bradford Jr High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +1375
(from 1,689 to 314)
Grades: 6-8
115 High St
Bradford, IL 61421
(309) 897-2801
Rank: #3333.
Spring Lake Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1362
(from 1,968 to 606)
Grades: PK-8
13650 N Manito Rd
Manito, IL 61546
(309) 545-2241
Rank: #3434.
Pritzker Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1358
(from 1,723 to 365)
Grades: PK-8
2009 W Schiller St
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-4415
Rank: #3535.
Bement Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1357
(from 1,808 to 451)
Grades: 6-8
201 S Champaign St
Bement, IL 61813
(217) 678-4200
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