For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,794 students in Livingston County, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Livingston County, IL are Prairie Central Jr High School, Saunemin Elementary School and Graymont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Livingston County, 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 20% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Livingston County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Livingston County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Central Jr High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 N Wood St
Forrest, IL 61741
(815) 657-8660
Forrest, IL 61741
(815) 657-8660
Grades: 7-8
| 232 students
Rank: #22.
Saunemin Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
39 Main St
Saunemin, IL 61769
(815) 832-4421
Saunemin, IL 61769
(815) 832-4421
Grades: PK-8
| 120 students
Rank: #33.
Graymont Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
228 Lydia St
Graymont, IL 61743
(815) 743-5346
Graymont, IL 61743
(815) 743-5346
Grades: K-8
| 62 students
Rank: #44.
Odell Grade School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 N East St
Odell, IL 60460
(815) 998-2272
Odell, IL 60460
(815) 998-2272
Grades: PK-8
| 162 students
Rank: #55.
Flanagan Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 E Falcon Hwy
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 796-2261
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 796-2261
Grades: PK-8
| 243 students
Rank: #66.
Cornell Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 N 7th St
Cornell, IL 61319
(815) 358-2216
Cornell, IL 61319
(815) 358-2216
Grades: K-8
| 112 students
Rank: #77.
Dwight Common School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Columbia St
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-6221
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-6221
Grades: PK-8
| 539 students
Rank: #88.
Pontiac Jr High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Morrow St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-4343
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-4343
Grades: 6-8
| 324 students
Livingston County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dwight Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
23813 East 3200 North Rd
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-2806
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-2806
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Po Box 367
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 796-2291
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 796-2291
Grades: 9-12
| 166 students
Livingston Area Career Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1100 East Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
450 N Bach
Forrest, IL 61741
(815) 657-8461
Forrest, IL 61741
(815) 657-8461
Grades: K-4
| 147 students
Pontiac Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
700 West Lincoln St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2816
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2816
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Livingston County, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Livingston County, IL include Prairie Central Jr High School, Saunemin Elementary School and Graymont Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Livingston County?
8 public middle schools are located in Livingston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Livingston County?
Livingston County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Livingston County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Livingston County include: Flanagan Elementary School vs. Graymont Elementary School, Flanagan Elementary School vs. Cornell Elementary School, Pontiac Jr High School vs. Dwight Common School
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