For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,331 students in 62220, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 62220, IL are Belle Valley School and Central Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 62220 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 62220, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62220, IL Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belle Valley School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2465 Amann Dr
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 236-5200
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 236-5200
Gr: PK-8 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Central Jr High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1801 Central School Rd
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-5377
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-5377
Gr: 7-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
62220, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2465 Amann Dr
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 236-5200
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 236-5200
Gr: 5-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 62220, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 62220, IL include Belle Valley School and Central Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 62220?
2 public middle schools are located in 62220.
What is the racial composition of students in 62220?
62220 public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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