For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 846 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 23% (versus the 29% 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 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mount Vernon, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Summersville Grade School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1118 Fairfield Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8079
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8079
Grades: PK-8
| 264 students
Rank: #22.
Mcclellan Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9475 N Il Highway 148
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8072
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8072
Grades: K-8
| 45 students
Rank: #33.
Bethel Grade School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 Bethel Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8095
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8095
Grades: PK-8
| 145 students
Rank: #44.
Zadok Casey Middle School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1829 Broadway St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8060
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8060
Grades: 6-8
| 392 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mt Vernon Alternative School
Alternative School
2300 Benton Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 316-7071
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 316-7071
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Safe School Program
Alternative School
2300 Benton Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 316-7071
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 316-7071
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Mount Vernon, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
14975 E Bakerville Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8070
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8070
Grades: K-8
| 133 students
Mt Vernon Area Vocational Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
320 South 7th St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 246-5602
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 246-5602
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Sesr Hamiltonjefferson Cty (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
320 S 7th Street
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-3700
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?
6 public middle schools are located in Mount Vernon.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Mount Vernon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Mount Vernon include: Bethel Grade School vs. Summersville Grade School, Mcclellan Elementary School vs. Summersville Grade School, Summersville Grade School vs. Bethel Grade School
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