For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,160 students in Iroquois County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Iroquois County, IL are Donovan Jr High School, Cissna Park Jr High School and Watseka Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iroquois County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Iroquois County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Iroquois County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Donovan Jr High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 North St
Donovan, IL 60931
(815) 486-7395
Donovan, IL 60931
(815) 486-7395
Gr: 6-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Cissna Park Jr High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
511 N 2nd St
Cissna Park, IL 60924
(815) 457-2171
Cissna Park, IL 60924
(815) 457-2171
Gr: 6-8 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Watseka Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
138 S Belmont Ave
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2115
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2115
Gr: 6-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Iroquois West Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
303 N Evergreen St
Onarga, IL 60955
(815) 268-4355
Onarga, IL 60955
(815) 268-4355
Gr: 6-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Milford Grade School West Campus
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Chicago St
Milford, IL 60953
(815) 889-4174
Milford, IL 60953
(815) 889-4174
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
John L Nash Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1134 E 3100 North Rd
Clifton, IL 60927
(815) 694-2323
Clifton, IL 60927
(815) 694-2323
Gr: 5-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Iroquois County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 6
Clifton, IL 60927
(815) 694-2111
Clifton, IL 60927
(815) 694-2111
Gr: 4-5 | 183 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Po Box 190
Crescent City, IL 60928
(815) 683-2141
Crescent City, IL 60928
(815) 683-2141
Gr: K-8 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Po Box 10
Crescent City, IL 60928
(815) 683-2161
Crescent City, IL 60928
(815) 683-2161
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Iroquois Area Rds High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1001 East Grant St
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-5471
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-5471
Gr: 9-12
Iroquois Area Regional Delivery System (Closed 2004)
Vocational School
1001 East Grant St
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-5470
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-5470
P O Box 190
Crescent City, IL 60928
(815) 683-2141
Crescent City, IL 60928
(815) 683-2141
Gr: K-8 | 131 students Minority enrollment: 2%
495 N 4th St
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2112
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2112
Gr: PK-1 | 119 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Nexus Education Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
206 E Lincoln
Onarga, IL 60955
(815) 268-7408
Onarga, IL 60955
(815) 268-7408
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Po Box 267
Woodland, IL 60974
(815) 473-4241
Woodland, IL 60974
(815) 473-4241
Gr: 4-5 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Iroquois County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Iroquois County, IL include Donovan Jr High School, Cissna Park Jr High School and Watseka Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Iroquois County?
6 public middle schools are located in Iroquois County.
What is the racial composition of students in Iroquois County?
Iroquois County public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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