For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 45 students in Bradford, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Bradford, IL is Bradford Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bradford, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Bradford have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bradford, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bradford Jr High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
115 High St
Bradford, IL 61421
(309) 897-2801
Bradford, IL 61421
(309) 897-2801
Gr: 6-8 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bradford, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bradford, IL include Bradford Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bradford?
1 public middle schools are located in Bradford.
What is the racial composition of students in Bradford?
Bradford public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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