For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 680 students in Jacksonville, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jacksonville, IL are Il School For The Visually Impaired, Crossroad Learning Center and Ivan K Garrison Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jacksonville, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Jacksonville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jacksonville, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Il School For The Visually Impaired
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
658 E State St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4400
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4400
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #22.
Crossroad Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 N Central Park Plz
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-0065
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-0065
Gr: K-12
Rank: #33.
Ivan K Garrison Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
936 W Michigan Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
Gr: 3-12
Rank: #44.
Jacksonville Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
664 Lincoln Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-4384
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-4384
Gr: 6-8 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Illinois School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 S Webster Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4201
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4201
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Jacksonville, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jacksonville, IL include Il School For The Visually Impaired, Crossroad Learning Center and Ivan K Garrison Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Jacksonville?
6 public middle schools are located in Jacksonville.
What is the racial composition of students in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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