For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 232 students in 61741, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in 61741, IL is Prairie Central Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle school in zipcode 61741 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 61741, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61741, IL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Central Jr High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 N Wood St
Forrest, IL 61741
(815) 657-8660
Forrest, IL 61741
(815) 657-8660
Gr: 7-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
61741, Illinois ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
450 N Bach
Forrest, IL 61741
(815) 657-8461
Forrest, IL 61741
(815) 657-8461
Gr: K-4 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 61741, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 61741, IL include Prairie Central Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 61741?
1 public middle schools are located in 61741.
What is the racial composition of students in 61741?
61741 public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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