For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,609 students in Belvidere, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Belvidere, IL are Belvidere Central Middle School and Belvidere South Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belvidere, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Belvidere have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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 Belvidere, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belvidere Central Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8787 Beloit Rd
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-0190
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-0190
Gr: 6-8 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Belvidere South Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
919 E 6th St
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-4175
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-4175
Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Belvidere, Illinois 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Boone County Center (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-9851
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-9851
Gr: PK
Reg'l Learning Center Star Boone (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Gr: 9-12
Regl Learning Academy Star Boone (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Belvidere, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Belvidere, IL include Belvidere Central Middle School and Belvidere South Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Belvidere?
2 public middle schools are located in Belvidere.
What is the racial composition of students in Belvidere?
Belvidere public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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