Best Edwardsville Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,714 students in Edwardsville, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Edwardsville, IL are Liberty Middle School and Lincoln Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edwardsville, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Edwardsville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Edwardsville, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 District Dr
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 655-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
145 West St
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0485
Gr: 6-8 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Co Detention Center
Alternative School
100 5th Ave
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-1002
Gr: 6-12
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Edwardsville, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
6148 Center Grove Rd
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 655-6775
Gr: 6-8 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Edwardsville, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Edwardsville, IL include Liberty Middle School and Lincoln Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Edwardsville?
3 public middle schools are located in Edwardsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Edwardsville?
Edwardsville public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Edwardsville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Edwardsville include: Liberty Middle School vs. Lincoln Middle School, Lincoln Middle School vs. Liberty Middle School

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