For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 613 students in 62236, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in 62236, IL is Columbia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle school in zipcode 62236 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 62236, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 62236, IL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbia Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Eagle Dr
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4993
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4993
Grades: 5-8
| 613 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 62236, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 62236, IL include Columbia Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 62236?
1 public middle schools are located in 62236.
What is the racial composition of students in 62236?
62236 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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