For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 463 students in Fairview Heights, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fairview Heights, 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.
Fairview Heights, IL public middle schools 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 Fairview Heights have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 Public Middle Schools in Fairview Heights, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pontiac Jr High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Ashland Ave
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 233-6004
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:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10110 Old Lincoln Trl
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 397-2764
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 Fairview Heights, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fairview Heights, IL include Pontiac Jr High School and Grant Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Fairview Heights?
2 public middle schools are located in Fairview Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairview Heights?
Fairview Heights 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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