For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 252 students in La Harpe, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in La Harpe, IL are La Harpe Elementary School and La Harpe Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Harpe, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in La Harpe have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 La Harpe, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Harpe Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 W Main St
La Harpe, IL 61450
(217) 659-7739
La Harpe, IL 61450
(217) 659-7739
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
La Harpe Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
404 W Main St
La Harpe, IL 61450
(217) 659-3713
La Harpe, IL 61450
(217) 659-3713
Gr: 6-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
La Harpe, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
404 W Main St
La Harpe, IL 61450
(217) 659-3713
La Harpe, IL 61450
(217) 659-3713
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in La Harpe, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in La Harpe, IL include La Harpe Elementary School and La Harpe Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in La Harpe?
2 public middle schools are located in La Harpe.
What is the racial composition of students in La Harpe?
La Harpe public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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