Top 5 Best Mount Vernon Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 907 students in Mount Vernon, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Mount Vernon, IL are Summersville Grade School, Mcclellan Elementary School and Bethel Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Vernon, 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 31% statewide average). Middle schools in Mount Vernon have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Mount Vernon, IL Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Summersville Grade School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1118 Fairfield Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8079
Grades: PK-8
| 264 students
Rank: #22.
Mcclellan Elementary School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9475 N Il Highway 148
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8072
Grades: K-8
| 56 students
Rank: #33.
Bethel Grade School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Bethel Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8095
Grades: PK-8
| 158 students
Rank: #44.
Zadok Casey Middle School
Math: 6% | Reading: 10%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1829 Broadway St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8060
Grades: 6-8
| 429 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mt Vernon Alternative School
Alternative School
2300 Benton Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 316-7071
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Safe School Program
Alternative School
2300 Benton Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 316-7071
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mount Vernon, Illinois

Mount Vernon, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
14975 E Bakerville Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8070
Grades: K-8
| 133 students
320 South 7th St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 246-5602
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
320 S 7th Street
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-3700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Mount Vernon, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Mount Vernon, IL include Summersville Grade School, Mcclellan Elementary School and Bethel Grade School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mount Vernon, IL?
6 public middle schools are located in Mount Vernon, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon, IL?
Mount Vernon, IL public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

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