For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 192 students in De Soto, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in De Soto, IL is Desoto Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Soto, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in De Soto have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in De Soto, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desoto Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 Hurst Rd
De Soto, IL 62924
(618) 867-2317
De Soto, IL 62924
(618) 867-2317
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in De Soto, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in De Soto, IL include Desoto Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in De Soto?
1 public middle schools are located in De Soto.
What is the racial composition of students in De Soto?
De Soto public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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