For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 3,473 students in Belleville, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Belleville, IL are Saint Clair Co Roe Safe School, Wolf Branch Middle School and Signal Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belleville, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 31% statewide average). Middle schools in Belleville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Belleville, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saint Clair Co Roe Safe School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1722 W Main St
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-6874
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-6874
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Wolf Branch Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
410 Huntwood Rd
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 277-2100
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 277-2100
Grades: 5-8
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
Signal Hill Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40 Signal Hill Pl
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-0325
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-0325
Grades: PK-8
| 317 students
Rank: #44.
Belle Valley School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2465 Amann Dr
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 236-5200
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 236-5200
Grades: PK-8
| 997 students
Rank: #55.
Central Jr High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Central School Rd
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-5377
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-5377
Grades: 7-8
| 375 students
Rank: #66.
West Jr High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
840 Royal Heights Rd
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 234-8200
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 234-8200
Grades: 7-8
| 412 students
Rank: #77.
Whiteside Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 Warrior Way
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 239-0000
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 239-0000
Grades: 5-8
| 509 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Emge Junior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7401 Westchester Dr
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-6557
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-6557
Grades: 7-8
| 200 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
High Mount Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1721 Boul Ave
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-1054
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-1054
Grades: PK-8
| 351 students
Rank: n/an/a
Saint Clair Co Juv Detention Center
Alternative School
9006 Lebanon Rd
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-0766
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-0766
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Belleville, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2465 Amann Dr
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 236-5200
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 236-5200
Grades: 5-8
| 408 students
Harmony Preschool (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
500 Wilshire
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-4128
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 397-4128
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
St Clair County Truant Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1722 West Main St
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-6874
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-6874
Grades: 8-11
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Belleville, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Belleville, IL include Saint Clair Co Roe Safe School, Wolf Branch Middle School and Signal Hill Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Belleville, IL?
10 public middle schools are located in Belleville, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Belleville, IL?
Belleville, IL public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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