For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 2,461 students in Clinton County, IL. The top ranked public middle schools in Clinton County, IL are Germantown Elementary School, Aviston Elementary School and Albers Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Clinton County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Clinton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Germantown Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
401 Walnut St
Germantown, IL 62245
(618) 523-4253
Germantown, IL 62245
(618) 523-4253
Grades: PK-8
| 246 students
Rank: #22.
Aviston Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
350 S Hull St
Aviston, IL 62216
(618) 228-7245
Aviston, IL 62216
(618) 228-7245
Grades: PK-8
| 445 students
Rank: #33.
Albers Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
206 N Broadway
Albers, IL 62215
(618) 248-5146
Albers, IL 62215
(618) 248-5146
Grades: PK-8
| 148 students
Rank: #44.
Bartelso Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
306 S Washington St
Bartelso, IL 62218
(618) 765-2164
Bartelso, IL 62218
(618) 765-2164
Grades: PK-8
| 168 students
Rank: #55.
Damiansville Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 E Main St
Albers, IL 62215
(618) 248-5188
Albers, IL 62215
(618) 248-5188
Grades: PK-8
| 82 students
Rank: #66.
St. Rose Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18004 Saint Rose Rd
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-7484
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-7484
Grades: PK-8
| 179 students
Rank: #77.
Breese Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
777 Memorial Dr
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-7128
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-7128
Grades: 2-8
| 421 students
Rank: #88.
Wesclin Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10003 State Route 160
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7355
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7355
Grades: 4-8
| 494 students
Rank: #99.
Carlyle Junior High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1631 12th St
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-8292
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-8292
Grades: 5-8
| 278 students
Clinton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Safe School Program Carlyle (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1063 Fairfax
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-6003
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-6003
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
317 E Maple St
New Baden, IL 62265
(618) 588-3260
New Baden, IL 62265
(618) 588-3260
Grades: 4-6
| 136 students
1171 Livingston
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-3511
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-3511
Grades: 5-6
| 207 students
313 S Adams St
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-9821
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-9821
Grades: 4-6
| 126 students
10003 State Route 160
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7355
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7355
Grades: 7-8
| 213 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Clinton County, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Clinton County, IL include Germantown Elementary School, Aviston Elementary School and Albers Elementary School. Clinton County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public middle schools are located in Clinton County?
9 public middle schools are located in Clinton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton County?
Clinton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Clinton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Clinton County include: Bartelso Elementary School vs. Breese Elementary School, Damiansville Elementary School vs. St. Rose Elementary School, Damiansville Elementary School vs. Albers Elementary School
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