For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,720 students in 61821, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 61821, IL are International Prep Academy, Jefferson Middle School and Garden Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 61821 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 61821, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61821, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
International Prep Academy
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1605 W Kirby Ave
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3995
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3995
Grades: PK-8
| 650 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Middle School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1115 Crescent Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3790
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3790
Grades: 6-8
| 711 students
Rank: #33.
Garden Hills Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Garden Hills Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3872
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3872
Grades: PK-8
| 359 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 61821, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 61821, IL include International Prep Academy, Jefferson Middle School and Garden Hills Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 61821?
3 public middle schools are located in 61821.
What is the racial composition of students in 61821?
61821 public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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