Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetGet($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetGet(mixed $offset): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 106 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetSet($offset, $value) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetSet(mixed $offset, mixed $value): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 115 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetUnset($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetUnset(mixed $offset): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 130 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::current() should either be compatible with Iterator::current(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 48 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::next() should either be compatible with Iterator::next(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 56 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::rewind() should either be compatible with Iterator::rewind(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 80 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Drivers\Memcached\Item::jsonSerialize() should either be compatible with JsonSerializable::jsonSerialize(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Core/Item/ItemExtendedTrait.php on line 438 Illinois Public Middle Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Public Middle Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Illinois

The average student-teacher ratio in Illinois public middle schools is approximately 13:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 2:1 8:1 Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1

Public Middle Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Illinois (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 8-12
17808 State Highway 100 W
Grafton, IL 62037
(618) 786-2371
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Rudolph Elementary Learning Center
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-8
1628 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7460
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Illinois Youth Center-warrenville
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 8-12
30w200 Ferry Rd
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 983-6231
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
School District 428 Iyc-hrb
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
1201 W Poplar St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 252-8681
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Brussels High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 7-12
128 School St
Brussels, IL 62013
(618) 883-2131
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Iyc Chicago
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-12
136 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 633-5219
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Plamondon Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-8
2642 W 15th Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-1789
Rank: #8 - 188. - 18.
Butler Junior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 6-8
2801 York Rd
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 573-2760
Rank: #8 - 188. - 18.
Dalzell Grade School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
307 Chestnut St
Dalzell, IL 61320
(815) 663-8821
Rank: #8 - 188. - 18.
Deer Park C C Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-8
2350 E 1025th Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-6930
Rank: #8 - 188. - 18.
Eswood C C Grade School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-8
304 Main St
Lindenwood, IL 61049
(815) 393-4477
Rank: #8 - 188. - 18.
Frazier Perspectives Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-8
4027 W Grenshaw St
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-6880
Rank: #8 - 188. - 18.
Kansas High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 7-12
310 S Front
Kansas, IL 61933
(217) 948-5175
Rank: #8 - 188. - 18.
Ludlow Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-8
245 S Orange St
Ludlow, IL 60949
(217) 396-5261
Rank: #8 - 188. - 18.
Mt Carmel Junior High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 7-8
201 N Pear St
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 262-8886
Rank: #8 - 188. - 18.
Rutland Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
3231 N Il Route 71
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-2949
Rank: #8 - 188. - 18.
Steward Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-8
602 Main St
Steward, IL 60553
(815) 396-2413
Rank: #8 - 188. - 18.
Venice Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-8
544 Niedringhaus Ave
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 274-7953
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Armstrong-ellis Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-8
3571 Gifford Ave
Armstrong, IL 61812
(217) 569-2115
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Buncombe Cons School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-8
164 Main
Buncombe, IL 62912
(618) 658-8830
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Colemon J Elementary Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-8
1441 W 119th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 535-3975
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Crown Elementary Comm Acd Fine Arts Center
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-8
2128 S Saint Louis Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1680
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Deland-weldon Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-8
2311 N 300 East Rd
Weldon, IL 61882
(309) 928-7691
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Donovan Jr High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-8
600 North St
Donovan, IL 60931
(815) 486-7395
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Finkl Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-8
2332 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-5850
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Graymont Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-8
228 Lydia St
Graymont, IL 61743
(815) 743-5346
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Kell Grade School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-8
207 N Johnson St
Kell, IL 62853
(618) 822-6234
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Kings Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-8
100 1st St
Rochelle, IL 61068
(815) 562-7191
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
La Moille Jr/sr High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 7-12
801 S Main St
La Moille, IL 61330
(815) 638-2018
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Ohio Com Cons Grade School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-8
103 Memorial Street
Ohio, IL 61349
(815) 376-2934
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Paw Paw Junior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-8
511 Chapman St
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2841
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Ransom Grade School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-8
400 S Lane St
Ransom, IL 60470
(815) 586-4611
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Rhodes Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-8
8931 Fullerton Ave
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 453-6813
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Spoon River Valley Jr High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-8
35265 N Il Route 97
London Mills, IL 61544
(309) 778-2201
Rank: #35 - 7335. - 73.
Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: K-8
2651 W 23rd St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-1054
Show 100 more public schools in IL (out of 1,394 total schools)
Loading...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Illinois average public middle schools student-teacher ratio?
The Illinois average public middle schools student-teacher ratio is 13:1 for 2026.
What are the public middle schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Illinois?
The best top-ranked public middle schools in Illinois include Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette, Rudolph Elementary Learning Center and Illinois Youth Center-warrenville.

Recent Articles

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (IL):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links:

Most Popular Articles

School Rankings by Category
School Rankings by Category
 Hello Budget Cuts, Goodbye Sports: The Threat to Athletics
Hello Budget Cuts, Goodbye Sports: The Threat to Athletics
What are the Benefits of Public School Over Homeschooling?
What are the Benefits of Public School Over Homeschooling?
 Changing Demographics Will Alter the Diversity of Public Schools
Changing Demographics Will Alter the Diversity of Public Schools
 Should Sixth Grade Be in Elementary School or Middle School?
Should Sixth Grade Be in Elementary School or Middle School?

More Articles

Public School Jobs
About Public Schools
Local School Topics
Evaluating Public Schools
Teaching