For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 494 students in Trenton, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Trenton, IL is Wesclin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Trenton, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Trenton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Trenton, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wesclin Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10003 State Route 160
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7355
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7355
Gr: 4-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Trenton, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
313 S Adams St
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-9821
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-9821
Gr: 4-6 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
10003 State Route 160
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7355
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7355
Gr: 7-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Trenton, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Trenton, IL include Wesclin Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Trenton?
1 public middle schools are located in Trenton.
What is the racial composition of students in Trenton?
Trenton public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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