For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 522 students in Vandalia, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Vandalia, IL are Vandalia Junior High School and Focus Safe Sch Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vandalia, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Vandalia have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 Public Middle Schools in Vandalia, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vandalia Junior High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1011 W Fletcher St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5151
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5151
Grades: 4-8
| 522 students
Rank: #22.
Focus Safe Sch Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 W Jefferson St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-9311
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-9311
Grades: 6-9
| n/a students
Vandalia, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1500 W Jefferson St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5160
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5160
Grades: PK-1
| 295 students
Vandalia Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
Route 51 North
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-4170
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-4170
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Vandalia Work Camp (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
Route 51 North
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-4170
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-4170
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Vandalia, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Vandalia, IL include Vandalia Junior High School and Focus Safe Sch Program.
How many public middle schools are located in Vandalia?
2 public middle schools are located in Vandalia.
What is the racial composition of students in Vandalia?
Vandalia 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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