For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 477 students in Rantoul, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Rantoul, IL is J W Eater Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rantoul, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 4% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Rantoul have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Rantoul, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J W Eater Jr High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Wabash Ave
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5401
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5401
Gr: 6-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Rise Academy At Jw Eater
Alternative School
1 Aviation Ctr
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5401
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5401
Gr: 5-8
Rantoul, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Connections - High School Level (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
200 South Century Blvd
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 892-8877
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 892-8877
Gr: 9-12
Spectrum - Longview Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
200 South Century Blvd
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 834-3559
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 834-3559
Gr: PK
201 S Sheldon St
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-4171
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-4171
Gr: 6-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Rantoul, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rantoul, IL include J W Eater Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rantoul?
2 public middle schools are located in Rantoul.
What is the racial composition of students in Rantoul?
Rantoul public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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