For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 431 students in 62274, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 62274, IL are Pinckneyville Middle School and Community Cons School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 62274 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 62274, IL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62274, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pinckneyville Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 E Water St
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-2724
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-2724
Grades: 5-8
| 228 students
Rank: #22.
Community Cons School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6067 State Route 154
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-2419
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-2419
Grades: PK-8
| 203 students
62274, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Pinckneyville Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
5835 State Route 154
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-9722
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-9722
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 62274, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 62274, IL include Pinckneyville Middle School and Community Cons School.
How many public middle schools are located in 62274?
2 public middle schools are located in 62274.
What is the racial composition of students in 62274?
62274 public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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