For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 180 students in Argenta, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Argenta, IL is Argenta-oreana Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Argenta, IL public middle school 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 Argenta have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Argenta, IL (2026-27)
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 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Argenta, 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 Argenta, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Argenta, IL include Argenta-oreana Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Argenta?
1 public middle schools are located in Argenta.
What is the racial composition of students in Argenta?
Argenta public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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