For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 324 students in 61764, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in 61764, IL is Pontiac Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 61764 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 61764, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61764, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pontiac Jr High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Morrow St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-4343
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-4343
Gr: 6-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
61764, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Livingston Area Career Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1100 East Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Gr: 11-12
Pontiac Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
700 West Lincoln St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2816
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2816
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 61764, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 61764, IL include Pontiac Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 61764?
1 public middle schools are located in 61764.
What is the racial composition of students in 61764?
61764 public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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