For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 916 students in Granite City, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Granite City, IL are Venice Elementary School and Coolidge Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Granite City, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Granite City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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 Granite City, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Venice Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
544 Niedringhaus Ave
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 274-7953
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 274-7953
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Coolidge Junior High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3231 Nameoki Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5826
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5826
Gr: 7-8 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Lake School
Alternative School
3201 E 23rd St
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5800
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5800
Gr: 5-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Granite City, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Granite City, IL include Venice Elementary School and Coolidge Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Granite City?
3 public middle schools are located in Granite City.
What is the racial composition of students in Granite City?
Granite City public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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