For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 811 students in 62206, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 62206, IL are Estelle Sauget School Of Choice and Wirth/parks Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 62206 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 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 62206, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62206, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Estelle Sauget School Of Choice
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Jerome Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-4741
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-4741
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Wirth/parks Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Mousette Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-5901
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-5901
Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Acdc Penniman
Alternative School
300 Annunciation Ct
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-5101
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-5101
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 62206, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 62206, IL include Estelle Sauget School Of Choice and Wirth/parks Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 62206?
3 public middle schools are located in 62206.
What is the racial composition of students in 62206?
62206 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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