For the 2026 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 3/10, 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charleston Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
920 Smith Dr
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 639-6000
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 639-6000
Gr: 7-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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
Gr: 6-12
Charleston, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Charleston Bridges (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
730 7th St
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 348-0151
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 348-0151
Gr: 6-12
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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