For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,998 students in Champaign, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Champaign, IL are International Prep Academy, Edison Middle School and R E A D Y Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Champaign, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Champaign have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Champaign, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
International Prep Academy
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 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.
Edison Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
306 W Green St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3771
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3771
Grades: 6-8
| 646 students
Rank: #33.
R E A D Y Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45 E University Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
817 N Harris Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3819
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3819
Grades: 6-8
| 632 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1115 Crescent Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3790
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3790
Grades: 6-8
| 711 students
Rank: #66.
Garden Hills Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
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
Rank: n/an/a
Actions Program
Alternative School
402 N Randolph St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3701
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3701
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Champaign, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Education For Employment Sys 330 High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
3 Henson Place
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 355-1382
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 355-1382
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
R E A D Y Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
512 W Church Street
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Champaign, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Champaign, IL include International Prep Academy, Edison Middle School and R E A D Y Program.
How many public middle schools are located in Champaign?
7 public middle schools are located in Champaign.
What is the racial composition of students in Champaign?
Champaign public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Champaign are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Champaign include: Edison Middle School vs. Franklin Middle School, Franklin Middle School vs. Edison Middle School, Jefferson Middle School vs. Franklin Middle School
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