For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 491 students in Pittsfield, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Pittsfield, IL is Pikeland Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittsfield, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Pittsfield have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 Pittsfield, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pikeland Community School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Piper Ln
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-9462
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-9462
Gr: 3-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Pace Alternative School
Alternative School
201 E Higbee St
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-2248
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-2248
Gr: 6-12
Pittsfield, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Roe East Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
328 North Illinois St
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-6888
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-6888
Gr: 6-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Pittsfield, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pittsfield, IL include Pikeland Community School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pittsfield?
2 public middle schools are located in Pittsfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsfield?
Pittsfield 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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