Best 62208 Illinois Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 463 students in 62208, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 62208, IL are Pontiac Jr High School and Grant Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 62208 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 62208, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 62208, IL Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pontiac Jr High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Ashland Ave
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 233-6004
Gr: 6-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Grant Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10110 Old Lincoln Trl
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 397-2764
Gr: 5-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 62208, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 62208, IL include Pontiac Jr High School and Grant Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 62208?
2 public middle schools are located in 62208.
What is the racial composition of students in 62208?
62208 public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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