For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,610 students in 61265, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 61265, IL are Aspire Education Center, Woodrow Wilson Middle School and John Deere Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 61265 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 61265, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61265, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aspire Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3600 Avenue Of The Cities
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-8587
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-8587
Gr: 8-12
Rank: #22.
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 48th St
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1623
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1623
Gr: 6-8 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
John Deere Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2035 11th St
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1622
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1622
Gr: 6-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Coolidge Rssp
Alternative School
3428 Avenue Of The Cities
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-8587
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-8587
Gr: 7-8
61265, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
335 5th Ave
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1606
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1606
Gr: PK-5 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1518 25th Ave
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1608
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1608
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Interdist Ece Program Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
4000 11th St
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 762-3897
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 762-3897
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 61265, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 61265, IL include Aspire Education Center, Woodrow Wilson Middle School and John Deere Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 61265?
4 public middle schools are located in 61265.
What is the racial composition of students in 61265?
61265 public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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