For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 458 students in 62401, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 62401, IL are Tristar Academy Safe School Program, Effingham Junior High School and Fresh Start Treatment & Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 62401 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 62401, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62401, IL Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tristar Academy Safe School Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1901 S 4th St Ste 215
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-2865
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-2865
Gr: 6-9
Rank: #22.
Effingham Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 S Henrietta St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1300
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1300
Gr: 6-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Fresh Start Treatment & Learning
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 N 1st St
Effingham, IL 62401
(844) 999-9005
Effingham, IL 62401
(844) 999-9005
Gr: K-12
62401, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
20117 N 1525th St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 844-3343
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 844-3343
Gr: 3-6 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
900 W Edgar Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1570
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1570
Gr: 1-2 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
900 West Edgar Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1380
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1380
Gr: PK | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 62401, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 62401, IL include Tristar Academy Safe School Program, Effingham Junior High School and Fresh Start Treatment & Learning.
How many public middle schools are located in 62401?
3 public middle schools are located in 62401.
What is the racial composition of students in 62401?
62401 public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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