For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 697 students in 61832, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 61832, IL are North Ridge Middle School and Kenneth D Bailey Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 61832 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 61832, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61832, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Ridge Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1619 N Jackson St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3400
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3400
Grades: 7-8
| 697 students
Rank: #22.
Kenneth D Bailey Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
502 E Main St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 477-0302
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 477-0302
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Vermilion Co Detention Center
Alternative School
150 Sager St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 431-6691
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 431-6691
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
61832, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1202 E Main St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-2600
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-2600
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
1101 N Gilbert St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1750
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1750
Grades: K-4
| 188 students
Weds Regional Program High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2000 East Main 110 Lh
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 443-8742
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 443-8742
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 61832, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 61832, IL include North Ridge Middle School and Kenneth D Bailey Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 61832?
3 public middle schools are located in 61832.
What is the racial composition of students in 61832?
61832 public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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