For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 603 students in Manhattan, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in Manhattan, IL is Manhattan Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manhattan, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Manhattan have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Manhattan, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manhattan Jr High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15606 W Smith Rd
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-6090
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-6090
Grades: 6-8
| 603 students
Manhattan, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
29520 S Cedar Rd
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-3652
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-3652
Grades: K-4
| 81 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Manhattan, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Manhattan, IL include Manhattan Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Manhattan?
1 public middle schools are located in Manhattan.
What is the racial composition of students in Manhattan?
Manhattan public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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