For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 278 students in 62231, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in 62231, IL is Carlyle Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 62231 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 62231, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62231, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carlyle Junior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1631 12th St
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-8292
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-8292
Grades: 5-8
| 278 students
62231, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Safe School Program Carlyle (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1063 Fairfax
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-6003
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-6003
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1171 Livingston
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-3511
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-3511
Grades: 5-6
| 207 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 62231, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 62231, IL include Carlyle Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 62231?
1 public middle schools are located in 62231.
What is the racial composition of students in 62231?
62231 public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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