For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 369 students in 61944, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 61944, IL are Mayo Middle School and Crestwood Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 61944 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 61944, IL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61944, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mayo Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 E Wood St
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-3050
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-3050
Grades: 6-8
| 241 students
Rank: #22.
Crestwood Jr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15601 Us Highway 150
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 465-5391
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 465-5391
Grades: 6-8
| 128 students
Rank: n/an/a
Paris Bridges
Alternative School
210 E Court St
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 463-3044
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 463-3044
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Paris Taoep
Alternative School
210 E Court St
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 348-0151
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 348-0151
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
61944, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Behavior Academic Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
300 S Eads Ave
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 463-7708
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 463-7708
Grades: 6-8
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 61944, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 61944, IL include Mayo Middle School and Crestwood Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 61944?
4 public middle schools are located in 61944.
What is the racial composition of students in 61944?
61944 public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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