For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 105 students in Polo, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in Polo, IL is Aplington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polo, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Polo have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Polo, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aplington Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
610 E Mason St
Polo, IL 61064
(815) 946-2519
Polo, IL 61064
(815) 946-2519
Gr: 6-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Polo, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Polo, IL include Aplington Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Polo?
1 public middle schools are located in Polo.
What is the racial composition of students in Polo?
Polo public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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