For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 396 students in Harrisburg, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harrisburg, IL are School District 428 Iyc-hrb and Harrisburg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrisburg, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Harrisburg have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Harrisburg, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School District 428 Iyc-hrb
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 W Poplar St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 252-8681
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 252-8681
Gr: 7-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Harrisburg Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
312 Bulldog Blvd
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Gr: 6-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Harrisburg, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Learning Alternative Branch Harrisburg (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
24 S Vine St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7622
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7622
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Harrisburg, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harrisburg, IL include School District 428 Iyc-hrb and Harrisburg Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Harrisburg?
2 public middle schools are located in Harrisburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisburg?
Harrisburg public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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