For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 395 students in Charleston, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Charleston, IL are Charleston Middle School and Pathways Roe 11. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charleston, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Charleston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Charleston, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charleston Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
920 Smith Dr
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 639-6000
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 639-6000
Grades: 7-8
| 395 students
Rank: #22.
Pathways Roe 11
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
730 7th St, Jerald Calandrilla
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 348-0151
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 348-0151
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lerna Taoep
Alternative School
10 3rd St
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 235-4867
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 235-4867
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Shelbyville Taoep
Alternative School
730 7th St
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 348-0151
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 348-0151
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Charleston, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Charleston Bridges (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
730 7th St
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 348-0151
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 348-0151
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Charleston, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Charleston, IL include Charleston Middle School and Pathways Roe 11.
How many public middle schools are located in Charleston?
4 public middle schools are located in Charleston.
What is the racial composition of students in Charleston?
Charleston public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% 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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