Best Public Middle Schools in Forrest, IL (2026)

Best Forrest Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 232 students in Forrest, IL.

The top-ranked public middle school in Forrest, IL is Prairie Central Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Forrest, IL public middle school have an score of 24% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and score of 34% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Forrest have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Forrest, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Prairie Central Jr High School

(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
:

Top 50%

800 N Wood St
Forrest, IL 61741
(815) 657-8660

Gr: 7-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

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Forrest, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Meadowbrook Elementary School (Closed 2023)

450 N Bach
Forrest, IL 61741
(815) 657-8461

Gr: K-4 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Forrest, IL?

The top-ranked public middle schools in Forrest, IL include Prairie Central Jr High School.

How many public middle schools are located in Forrest?

1 public middle schools are located in Forrest.

What is the racial composition of students in Forrest?

Forrest public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).