For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 256 students in Palestine, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Palestine, IL is Palestine Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palestine, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Palestine have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Palestine, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palestine Grade School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
205 S Washington St
Palestine, IL 62451
(618) 586-2711
Palestine, IL 62451
(618) 586-2711
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Palestine, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Palestine, IL include Palestine Grade School.
How many public middle schools are located in Palestine?
1 public middle schools are located in Palestine.
What is the racial composition of students in Palestine?
Palestine public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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