For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,262 students in 62522, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 62522, IL are Johns Hill Magnet School and Montessori Academy For Peace. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 62522 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 62522, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62522, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Johns Hill Magnet School
Magnet School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Church St
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3350
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3350
Grades: K-8
| 623 students
Rank: #22.
Montessori Academy For Peace
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Church St
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3390
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3390
Grades: PK-8
| 639 students
62522, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Durfee Magnet Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
1077 W Grand Ave
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3500
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3500
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 62522, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 62522, IL include Johns Hill Magnet School and Montessori Academy For Peace.
How many public middle schools are located in 62522?
2 public middle schools are located in 62522.
What is the racial composition of students in 62522?
62522 public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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