For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 790 students in 62881, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 62881, IL are Franklin Park Middle School and Selmaville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 62881 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 62881, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62881, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Park Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 Bobcat Cir
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 740-0963
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 740-0963
Gr: 4-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Selmaville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3185 Selmaville Rd
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-2416
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-2416
Gr: PK-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
62881, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
315 S Maple St
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-7701
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-7701
Gr: PK-K | 97 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Clntonmrnwshngtn Truant Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
200 East Schwartz St
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 533-3935
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 533-3935
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Marclinwash County Ctes High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
200 East Schwartz St
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-6385
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-6385
Gr: 9-12
3185 Selmaville Road
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-0806
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-0806
Gr: 5-8 | 109 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 62881, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 62881, IL include Franklin Park Middle School and Selmaville Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 62881?
2 public middle schools are located in 62881.
What is the racial composition of students in 62881?
62881 public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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