For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,063 students in 62226, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 62226, IL are Saint Clair Co Roe Safe School, Wolf Branch Middle School and West 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 62226 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 62226, IL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62226, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saint Clair Co Roe Safe School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1722 W Main St
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-6874
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-6874
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Wolf Branch Middle School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
410 Huntwood Rd
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 277-2100
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 277-2100
Grades: 5-8
| 343 students
Rank: #33.
West Jr High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
840 Royal Heights Rd
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 234-8200
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 234-8200
Grades: 7-8
| 394 students
Rank: #44.
High Mount Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1721 Boul Ave
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-1054
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-1054
Grades: PK-8
| 326 students
62226, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
St. Clair County Truant Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1722 West Main St
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-6874
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-6874
Grades: 8-11
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 62226, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 62226, IL include Saint Clair Co Roe Safe School, Wolf Branch Middle School and West Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 62226?
4 public middle schools are located in 62226.
What is the racial composition of students in 62226?
62226 public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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