For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 463 students in Macomb, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Macomb, IL are Royals Academy Macomb and Macomb Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macomb, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Macomb have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Macomb, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Royals Academy Macomb
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
341 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Macomb Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1525 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-2074
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-2074
Gr: 6-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Rssp Macomb
Alternative School
341 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
Macomb, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Facssrclamonts High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
130 South Lafayette St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-4821
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-4821
Gr: 9-12
Wacs Regional Programs High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
130 South Lafayette St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-4821
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-4821
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Macomb, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Macomb, IL include Royals Academy Macomb and Macomb Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Macomb?
3 public middle schools are located in Macomb.
What is the racial composition of students in Macomb?
Macomb public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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