Best 62854 Illinois Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 144 students in 62854, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in 62854, IL is South Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 62854 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 62854, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 62854, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Central Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
503 S Madison St
Kinmundy, IL 62854
(618) 547-7734
Gr: 6-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 62854, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 62854, IL include South Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 62854?
1 public middle schools are located in 62854.
What is the racial composition of students in 62854?
62854 public middle schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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