For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,358 students in Normal, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Normal, IL are Thomas Metcalf School, Chiddix Jr High School and Parkside Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Normal, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Normal have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Normal, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Metcalf School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Isu Campus Box 7000
Normal, IL 61790
(309) 438-7621
Normal, IL 61790
(309) 438-7621
Gr: PK-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Chiddix Jr High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 S Walnut St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4405
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4405
Gr: 6-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Parkside Jr High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 N Parkside Rd
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4408
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4408
Gr: 6-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Kingsley Jr High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
303 Kingsley St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4407
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4407
Gr: 6-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Illinois Bridge Academy
Alternative School
2000 Jacobssen Dr
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 888-5120
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 888-5120
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mcclean Co Detention Center
Alternative School
903 N Main St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 888-5550
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 888-5550
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Normal, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Normal, IL include Thomas Metcalf School, Chiddix Jr High School and Parkside Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Normal?
6 public middle schools are located in Normal.
What is the racial composition of students in Normal?
Normal public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Normal are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Normal include: Chiddix Jr High School vs. Kingsley Jr High School, Kingsley Jr High School vs. Chiddix Jr High School, Parkside Jr High School vs. Thomas Metcalf School
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