For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 445 students in 62274, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 62274, IL are Pinckneyville Middle School and Community Cons School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 62274 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 62274, IL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62274, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinckneyville Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 E Water St
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-2724
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-2724
Gr: 5-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Community Cons School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6067 State Route 154
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-2419
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-2419
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
62274, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Pinckneyville Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
5835 State Route 154
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-9722
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-9722
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 62274, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 62274, IL include Pinckneyville Middle School and Community Cons School.
How many public middle schools are located in 62274?
2 public middle schools are located in 62274.
What is the racial composition of students in 62274?
62274 public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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