For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 961 students in 61201, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 61201, IL are Thurgood Marshall Learning Center, Washington Jr High School and Edison 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 61201 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 61201, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61201, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thurgood Marshall Learning Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 11th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5924
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5924
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Washington Jr High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3300 18th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5915
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5915
Gr: 7-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Edison Jr High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4141 9th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5920
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5920
Gr: 7-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
61201, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 11th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5942
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5942
Gr: PK-6 | 209 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Mlk A R T Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
9607 14th St W
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5980
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5980
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 61201, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 61201, IL include Thurgood Marshall Learning Center, Washington Jr High School and Edison Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 61201?
3 public middle schools are located in 61201.
What is the racial composition of students in 61201?
61201 public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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