For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 451 students in Kewanee, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Kewanee, IL are Wethersfield Jr/sr High School and Central Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kewanee, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Kewanee have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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 Kewanee, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wethersfield Jr/sr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
439 Willard St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4205
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4205
Grades: 7-12
| 233 students
Rank: #22.
Central Junior High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 E Central Blvd
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4290
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4290
Grades: 7-8
| 218 students
Kewanee, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Franklin School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
600 N Lexington Ave
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3013
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3013
Grades: 4-9
| 28 students
Iyc Kewanee (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
2021 Kentville Rd
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 852-4601
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 852-4601
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Kewanee, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Kewanee, IL include Wethersfield Jr/sr High School and Central Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kewanee?
2 public middle schools are located in Kewanee.
What is the racial composition of students in Kewanee?
Kewanee public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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