For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 178 students in 62501, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in 62501, IL is Argenta-oreana Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 62501 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 62501, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62501, IL Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Argenta-oreana Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 E East St
Argenta, IL 62501
(217) 795-2163
Argenta, IL 62501
(217) 795-2163
Gr: 6-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
62501, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 470
Argenta, IL 62501
(217) 795-2313
Argenta, IL 62501
(217) 795-2313
Gr: K | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 62501, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 62501, IL include Argenta-oreana Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 62501?
1 public middle schools are located in 62501.
What is the racial composition of students in 62501?
62501 public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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