For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 491 students in Coal City, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in Coal City, IL is Coal City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coal City, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Coal City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Coal City, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coal City Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 S Carbon Hill Rd
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-5039
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-5039
Gr: 6-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Coal City, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Coal City, IL include Coal City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Coal City?
1 public middle schools are located in Coal City.
What is the racial composition of students in Coal City?
Coal City public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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