For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 373 students in 62449, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in 62449, IL is Oblong Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 62449 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 62449, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62449, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oblong Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Main St
Oblong, IL 62449
(618) 592-4225
Oblong, IL 62449
(618) 592-4225
Grades: PK-8
| 373 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 62449, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 62449, IL include Oblong Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 62449?
1 public middle schools are located in 62449.
What is the racial composition of students in 62449?
62449 public middle schools minority enrollment is 2% 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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