For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 943 students in Granite City, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Granite City, IL are Venice Elementary School and Coolidge Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Granite City, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Granite City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Granite City, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Venice Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
544 Niedringhaus Ave
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 274-7953
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 274-7953
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Coolidge Junior High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3231 Nameoki Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5826
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5826
Gr: 7-8 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Granite City, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3201 E 23rd St
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5836
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5836
Gr: PK | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
3801 Cargill Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5544
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5544
Gr: 5-6 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
2901 State St
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5813
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5813
Gr: K-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
3200 Maryville Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5700
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5700
Gr: K-4 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Granite City, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Granite City, IL include Venice Elementary School and Coolidge Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Granite City?
3 public middle schools are located in Granite City.
What is the racial composition of students in Granite City?
Granite City public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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