For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 943 students in Granite City, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Granite City, IL are Coolidge Junior High School and Venice Elementary 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 50% (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 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coolidge Junior High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3231 Nameoki Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5826
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5826
Grades: 7-8
| 858 students
Rank: #22.
Venice Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
544 Niedringhaus Ave
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 274-7953
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 274-7953
Grades: PK-8
| 85 students
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
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Granite City, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3201 E 23rd St
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5836
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5836
Grades: PK
| 257 students
3801 Cargill Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5544
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5544
Grades: 5-6
| 876 students
2901 State St
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5813
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5813
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
3200 Maryville Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5700
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5700
Grades: K-4
| 301 students
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 Coolidge Junior High School and Venice Elementary 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 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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