For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 171 students in Putnam County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Putnam County, IL is Putnam County Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putnam County, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Putnam County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Putnam County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Putnam County Jr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13183 N 350th Ave
Mc Nabb, IL 61335
(815) 882-2800
Mc Nabb, IL 61335
(815) 882-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Putnam County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 602
Granville, IL 61326
(815) 339-6885
Granville, IL 61326
(815) 339-6885
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Putnam County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Putnam County, IL include Putnam County Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Putnam County?
1 public middle schools are located in Putnam County.
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County?
Putnam County public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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