For the 2025 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 14% (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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Washington Jr High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3300 18th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5915
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5915
Grades: 7-8
| 532 students
Rank: #33.
Edison Jr High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4141 9th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5920
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5920
Grades: 7-8
| 429 students
61201, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 11th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5942
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5942
Grades: PK-6
| 209 students
3530 38th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5928
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5928
Grades: PK
| n/a students
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
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
930 14th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5944
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5944
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
2601 18th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5925
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5925
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students
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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