For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 873 students in Mount Vernon, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mount Vernon, IL are Summersville Grade School, Mcclellan Elementary School and Bethel Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Vernon, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Mount Vernon have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Mount Vernon, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summersville Grade School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1118 Fairfield Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8079
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8079
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Mcclellan Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9475 N Il Highway 148
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8072
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8072
Gr: K-8 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Bethel Grade School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Bethel Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8095
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8095
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Zadok Casey Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1829 Broadway St
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8060
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8060
Gr: 6-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Mt Vernon Alternative School
Alternative School
2300 Benton Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 316-7071
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 316-7071
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 13 High Needs
Alternative School
1710 Broadway St, Mt. Vernon E
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8040
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8040
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 13 Seniors Plus
Alternative School
1710 Broadway St, Mt. Vernon E
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8040
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8040
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 13 Student Success
Alternative School
1710 Broadway St, Student Succ
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8040
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8040
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Safe School Program
Alternative School
2300 Benton Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 316-7071
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 316-7071
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mount Vernon, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mount Vernon, IL include Summersville Grade School, Mcclellan Elementary School and Bethel Grade School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mount Vernon?
9 public middle schools are located in Mount Vernon.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Mount Vernon are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Mount Vernon include: Bethel Grade School vs. Summersville Grade School, Mcclellan Elementary School vs. Summersville Grade School, Summersville Grade School vs. Bethel Grade School
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