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Best Illinois Alternative Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 174 alternative public middle schools serving 295 students in Illinois.
The top-ranked alternative public middle schools in Illinois are Adams County Rssp, Assist Taoep 12 and Behavior Disorder Program Coop. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Illinois alternative public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Alternative Public Middle Schools in Illinois (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 331. - 33.
Adams County Rssp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1416 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7175
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #1 - 331. - 33.
Assist Taoep 12
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
407 S Whittle Ave
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 455-3605
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 331. - 33.
Behavior Disorder Program Coop
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
400 N Galena St
Tiskilwa, IL 61368
(815) 915-4460
Gr: K-12
Rank: #1 - 331. - 33.
Center For Educ Opp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 Staunton Rd
Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-0633
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 331. - 33.
Central School Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
355 E Chicago St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5340
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 331. - 33.
Cook Co Juvenile-jefferson Alt High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1100 S Hamilton Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 433-7110
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 331. - 33.
Decatur Pub. Schs. Alt. Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 N Educational Park Dr, Jared
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3361
Gr: K-12
Rank: #1 - 331. - 33.
Douglas School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
444 W Reynolds St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-4400
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 331. - 33.
Hollywood Heights
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6 S Oakland Dr
Caseyville, IL 62232
(618) 346-6350
Gr: K-12
Rank: #1 - 331. - 33.
Lmp Roe
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2233 6th St
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 220-3560
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 331. - 33.
Lmp Roe Taoep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2233 6th St Ste 2
Peru, IL 61354
(815) 220-3560
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 331. - 33.
Madison Student Support Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1634 7th St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-1712
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #1 - 331. - 33.
Monroe/randolph Red Brick School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
134 N Main St
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 680-0154
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 331. - 33.
Morton Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
260 E Queenwood Rd
Morton, IL 61550
(309) 263-2581
Gr: K-12
Rank: #1 - 331. - 33.
New Beginnings Regnl Safe School Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
46 S Gifford St
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 232-5963
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 331. - 33.
Oak Ridge School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
300 Cleveland Ave
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-5800
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 331. - 33.
Oswego Goal
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4209 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3915
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 331. - 33.
Partners For Success-old Mill School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
848 N Mill Rd
Addison, IL 60101
(630) 543-4222
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 331. - 33.
Premier Academy Morris Taoep
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7700 Ashley Rd
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 416-0377
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 331. - 33.
Regl Inst Scholastic Excellence
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
405 Ashland Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 754-6600
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 331. - 33.
Regl Inst Scholastic Excellence
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11218 S Ridgeland Ave
Worth, IL 60482
(708) 671-0935
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 331. - 33.
Rice Childrens Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1101 Washington St
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 424-2450
Gr: 1-8
Rank: #1 - 331. - 33.
Roe Alternative Prog Of Lake Co
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
300 Center Dr Ste 300
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 543-7833
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 331. - 33.
Roe Safe School Greene
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
227 E 1st South St, Regional O
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 331. - 33.
Royals Academy Carthage
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
86 S Madison St
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 331. - 33.
Royals Academy Macomb
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
341 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 331. - 33.
Safe School Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 E Grove St Ste 300
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 888-5120
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #1 - 331. - 33.
Safe School Program Centralia
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
501 N Elm St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 918-2733
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 331. - 33.
Saint Clair Co Roe Safe School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1722 W Main St
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-6874
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #1 - 331. - 33.
Sangamon County Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2201 Toronto Rd Ste C
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 529-3390
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 331. - 33.
Simpson Academy High School For Young Women
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1321 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7812
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 331. - 33.
Summit Academy Rssp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1102 Evans Ave
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(779) 771-6392
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 331. - 33.
Tristar Academy Safe School Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1901 S 4th St Ste 215
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-2865
Gr: 6-9
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Iyc Chicago
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
136 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 633-5219
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
School District 428 Iyc-hrb
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1201 W Poplar St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 252-8681
Gr: 7-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked alternative public middle schools in Illinois?
The top-ranked alternative public middle schools in Illinois include Adams County Rssp, Assist Taoep 12 and Behavior Disorder Program Coop.
How many alternative public middle schools are located in Illinois?
174 alternative public middle schools are located in Illinois.
What is the racial composition of students in Illinois?
Illinois alternative public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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