For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 292 students in Bluford, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Bluford, IL are Farrington Elementary School and Bluford Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bluford, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Bluford have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bluford, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Farrington Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20941 E Divide Rd
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 755-4414
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 755-4414
Grades: PK-8
| 53 students
Rank: #22.
Bluford Grade School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 6th St
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-8242
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-8242
Grades: PK-8
| 239 students
Bluford, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
901 6th St
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-8242
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-8242
Grades: PK-8
| 284 students
310 S Elm St
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-6121
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-6121
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Bluford, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Bluford, IL include Farrington Elementary School and Bluford Grade School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bluford?
2 public middle schools are located in Bluford.
What is the racial composition of students in Bluford?
Bluford public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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