For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 713 students in Marseilles, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Marseilles, IL are Milton Pope Elementary School and Marseilles Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marseilles, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Marseilles have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Marseilles, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milton Pope Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3197 E 28th Rd
Marseilles, IL 61341
(815) 357-8151
Marseilles, IL 61341
(815) 357-8151
Gr: K-8 | 197 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Marseilles Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Chicago St
Marseilles, IL 61341
(815) 795-2428
Marseilles, IL 61341
(815) 795-2428
Gr: PK-8 | 516 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Marseilles, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Marseilles, IL include Milton Pope Elementary School and Marseilles Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Marseilles?
2 public middle schools are located in Marseilles.
What is the racial composition of students in Marseilles?
Marseilles public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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