Best Public Middle Schools in Manhattan, IL (2025-26)

Best Manhattan Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 603 students in Manhattan, IL.

The top ranked public middle school in Manhattan, IL is Manhattan Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Manhattan, IL public middle school have an score of 40% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and score of 55% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Manhattan 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 Manhattan, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Manhattan Jr High School

(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
:

Top 20%

15606 W Smith Rd
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-6090

Gr: 6-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

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Manhattan, Illinois 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Wilton Center Elementary School (Closed 2015)

29520 S Cedar Rd
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-3652

Gr: K-4 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Manhattan, IL?

The top ranked public middle schools in Manhattan, IL include Manhattan Jr High School.

How many public middle schools are located in Manhattan?

1 public middle schools are located in Manhattan.

What is the racial composition of students in Manhattan?

Manhattan 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).