Best Washington County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,087 students in Washington County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Washington County, IL are Okawville Jr/sr High School, Nashville Grade School and Ashley Com Consolidated School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Washington County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Okawville Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 S Hanover St
Okawville, IL 62271
(618) 243-5201
Gr: 7-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Nashville Grade School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
750 E Gorman St
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-4304
Gr: PK-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Ashley Com Consolidated School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
450 N Third St
Ashley, IL 62808
(618) 485-6611
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Oakdale Grade School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
280 E Main St
Oakdale, IL 62268
(618) 329-5292
Gr: K-8 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Irvington Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Superior
Irvington, IL 62848
(618) 249-6761
Gr: K-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Washington County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Washington County, IL include Okawville Jr/sr High School, Nashville Grade School and Ashley Com Consolidated School.
How many public middle schools are located in Washington County?
5 public middle schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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