Best Public Middle Schools in Rantoul, IL (2025-26)

Best Rantoul Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 515 students in Rantoul, IL.

The top-ranked public middle school in Rantoul, IL is J W Eater Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Rantoul, IL public middle schools have an score of 4% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and score of 4% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Rantoul have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Rantoul, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

J W Eater Jr High School

(Math: 4% | Reading: 4%)
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Bottom 50%

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400 E Wabash Ave
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5401

Gr: 6-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Rank: n/an/a

Rise Academy At Jw Eater

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1 Aviation Ctr
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5401

Gr: 5-8

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Rantoul, Illinois

Rantoul, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Connections - High School Level (Closed 2014)

Special Education School

200 South Century Blvd
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 892-8877

Gr: 9-12

Spectrum - Longview Elementary School (Closed 2012)

Special Education School

200 South Century Blvd
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 834-3559

Gr: PK

Thompson Learning Academy (Closed 2023)

201 S Sheldon St
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-4171

Gr: 6-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Rantoul, IL?

The top-ranked public middle schools in Rantoul, IL include J W Eater Jr High School.

How many public middle schools are located in Rantoul?

2 public middle schools are located in Rantoul.

What is the racial composition of students in Rantoul?

Rantoul public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).