For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 375 students in Paris, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Paris, IL are Mayo Middle School and Crestwood Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paris, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Paris have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Paris, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mayo Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 E Wood St
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-3050
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-3050
Gr: 6-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Crestwood Jr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15601 Us Highway 150
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 465-5391
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 465-5391
Gr: 6-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Paris, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Behavior Academic Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
300 S Eads Ave
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 463-7708
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 463-7708
Gr: 6-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Paris, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Paris, IL include Mayo Middle School and Crestwood Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Paris?
4 public middle schools are located in Paris.
What is the racial composition of students in Paris?
Paris public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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