For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 603 students in Manhattan, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Manhattan, IL is Manhattan Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manhattan, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Manhattan have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Manhattan, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manhattan Jr High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15606 W Smith Rd
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-6090
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-6090
Gr: 6-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Manhattan, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
29520 S Cedar Rd
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-3652
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-3652
Gr: K-4 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Manhattan, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Manhattan, IL include Manhattan Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Manhattan?
1 public middle schools are located in Manhattan.
What is the racial composition of students in Manhattan?
Manhattan public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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