For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,909 students in 61761, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 61761, IL are Chiddix Jr High School, Parkside Jr High School and Kingsley Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 61761 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 61761, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61761, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chiddix Jr High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 S Walnut St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4405
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4405
Gr: 6-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Parkside Jr High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 N Parkside Rd
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4408
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4408
Gr: 6-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Kingsley Jr High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
303 Kingsley St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4407
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4407
Gr: 6-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Illinois Bridge Academy
Alternative School
2000 Jacobssen Dr
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 888-5120
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 888-5120
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mcclean Co Detention Center
Alternative School
903 N Main St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 888-5550
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 888-5550
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 61761, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 61761, IL include Chiddix Jr High School, Parkside Jr High School and Kingsley Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 61761?
5 public middle schools are located in 61761.
What is the racial composition of students in 61761?
61761 public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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