For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 324 students in Pontiac, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in Pontiac, IL is Pontiac Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pontiac, 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 7% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Pontiac have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Pontiac, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pontiac Jr High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Morrow St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-4343
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-4343
Gr: 6-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Pontiac, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Livingston Area Career Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1100 East Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Gr: 11-12
Pontiac Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
700 West Lincoln St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2816
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2816
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pontiac, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pontiac, IL include Pontiac Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pontiac?
1 public middle schools are located in Pontiac.
What is the racial composition of students in Pontiac?
Pontiac public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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