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Best Wayne County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,212 students in Wayne County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, IL are New Hope Elementary School, Wayne City Attendance Center and Jasper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Wayne County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Hope Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1804 County Road 445 N
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3296
Gr: K-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Wayne City Attendance Center
(Math: 54% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
408 E Mill St
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 895-3103
Gr: PK-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Jasper Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2030 County Road 1020 N
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3048
Gr: K-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Geff Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
201 E Lafayette St
Geff, IL 62842
(618) 516-8004
Gr: K-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Center Street Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 W Center St
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-2679
Gr: 4-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Cisne Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
206 Mulberry St
Cisne, IL 62823
(618) 673-2156
Gr: 5-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Wayne County, IL

Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Berry Attendance Center (Closed 2014)
Rr 2
Cisne, IL 62823
(618) 898-1125
Gr: K-1 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Merriam Elementary School (Closed 2005)
R R 2 Box 546
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3101
Gr: K-8 | 88 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Oak Grove Attendance Center (Closed 2011)
Rr 1
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 648-2293
Gr: PK-K

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, IL include New Hope Elementary School, Wayne City Attendance Center and Jasper Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wayne County?
6 public middle schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?

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