For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 463 students in Macomb, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Macomb, IL are Royals Academy Macomb and Macomb Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macomb, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Macomb have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Macomb, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Royals Academy Macomb
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
341 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Macomb Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1525 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-2074
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-2074
Gr: 6-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Rssp Macomb
Alternative School
341 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
Macomb, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Facssrclamonts High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
130 South Lafayette St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-4821
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-4821
Gr: 9-12
Wacs Regional Programs High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
130 South Lafayette St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-4821
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-4821
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Macomb, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Macomb, IL include Royals Academy Macomb and Macomb Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Macomb?
3 public middle schools are located in Macomb.
What is the racial composition of students in Macomb?
Macomb public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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