For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 256 students in Palestine, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in Palestine, IL is Palestine Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palestine, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Palestine have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Palestine, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palestine Grade School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
205 S Washington St
Palestine, IL 62451
(618) 586-2711
Palestine, IL 62451
(618) 586-2711
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Palestine, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Palestine, IL include Palestine Grade School.
How many public middle schools are located in Palestine?
1 public middle schools are located in Palestine.
What is the racial composition of students in Palestine?
Palestine public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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