For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 246 students in Utica, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Utica, IL is Waltham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Utica, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Utica have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Utica, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waltham Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2902 N Il Route 178
Utica, IL 61373
(815) 667-4417
Utica, IL 61373
(815) 667-4417
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Utica, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 430
Utica, IL 61373
(815) 667-4790
Utica, IL 61373
(815) 667-4790
Gr: PK-8 | 54 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Utica, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Utica, IL include Waltham Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Utica?
1 public middle schools are located in Utica.
What is the racial composition of students in Utica?
Utica public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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