For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 405 students in Monticello, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Monticello, IL is Monticello Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monticello, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Monticello have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Monticello, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monticello Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2015 E Washington St
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Gr: 6-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Monticello, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
700 N Buchanan St
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Gr: PK-1 | 265 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Monticello, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Monticello, IL include Monticello Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Monticello?
1 public middle schools are located in Monticello.
What is the racial composition of students in Monticello?
Monticello public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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