For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 833 students in 62526, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 62526, IL are William Harris Learning Academy, Social-emotional Alt Program and Stephen Decatur Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 62526 have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 31% statewide average). Middle schools in 62526, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62526, IL Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William Harris Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
620 E Garfield Ave, Kelley Mor
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3361
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3361
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Social-emotional Alt Program
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
620 E Garfield Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3310
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3310
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Stephen Decatur Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Educational Park
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3251
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3251
Grades: 7-8
| 485 students
Rank: #44.
Robertson Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2240 E Geddes Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 428-7072
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 428-7072
Grades: PK-8
| 348 students
Rank: n/an/a
620 E Garfield Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3310
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3310
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
62526, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3789 N Water St
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 424-3084
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 424-3084
Grades: 7-8
| 465 students
2160 W Center St
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3551
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3551
Grades: K-6
| 244 students
3900 N Neely Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3541
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3541
Grades: K-6
| 305 students
Sunnyside School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
303 W Mound Rd
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 424-3073
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 424-3073
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
620 E Garfield Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3361
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3361
Grades: K-6
| 288 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 62526, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 62526, IL include William Harris Learning Academy, Social-emotional Alt Program and Stephen Decatur Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 62526, IL?
5 public middle schools are located in 62526, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in 62526, IL?
62526, IL public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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