For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,225 students in 61801, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 61801, IL are University Of Illinois High School and Urbana Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 61801 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 61801, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61801, IL Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University Of Illinois High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1212 W Springfield Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 333-2870
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 333-2870
Gr: 7-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 314:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Urbana Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 S Vine St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3685
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3685
Gr: 6-8 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Urbana Gerber School
Alternative School
1301 N Cunnigham Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 367-4064
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 367-4064
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 61801, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 61801, IL include University Of Illinois High School and Urbana Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 61801?
3 public middle schools are located in 61801.
What is the racial composition of students in 61801?
61801 public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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