For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 837 students in 62618, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in 62618, IL is Beardstown Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 62618 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 62618, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62618, IL Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beardstown Jr/sr High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 E 15th St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-3665
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-3665
Gr: 5-12 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
62618, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Beardstown Charter School Learn Academy (Closed 2016)
Charter School
515 Canal St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-4529
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-4529
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
10143 N Bluff Springs Rd
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1805
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1805
Gr: 1-4 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Cbs Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
9496 Il Rt 125
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-4723
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-4723
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 62618, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 62618, IL include Beardstown Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 62618?
1 public middle schools are located in 62618.
What is the racial composition of students in 62618?
62618 public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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