For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 291 students in Arcola, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in Arcola, IL is Arcola High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arcola, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Arcola have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Arcola, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arcola High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
351 W Washington St
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-4962
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-4962
Grades: 7-12
| 291 students
Arcola, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
H E L P Arcola (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
211 1/2 S Jacques St
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-3855
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-3855
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Arcola, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Arcola, IL include Arcola High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Arcola?
1 public middle schools are located in Arcola.
What is the racial composition of students in Arcola?
Arcola public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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