For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 522 students in Vandalia, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Vandalia, IL are Vandalia Junior High School and Focus Safe Sch Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vandalia, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Vandalia have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Vandalia, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vandalia Junior High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1011 W Fletcher St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5151
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5151
Gr: 4-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Focus Safe Sch Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 W Jefferson St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-9311
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-9311
Gr: 6-9
Vandalia, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1500 W Jefferson St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5160
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5160
Gr: PK-1 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Vandalia Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
Route 51 North
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-4170
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-4170
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Vandalia, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Vandalia, IL include Vandalia Junior High School and Focus Safe Sch Program.
How many public middle schools are located in Vandalia?
2 public middle schools are located in Vandalia.
What is the racial composition of students in Vandalia?
Vandalia public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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