Best 62206 Illinois Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 811 students in 62206, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 62206, IL are Estelle Sauget School Of Choice and Wirth/parks Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 62206 have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 62206, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 62206, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Estelle Sauget School Of Choice
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Jerome Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-4741
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Wirth/parks Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Mousette Ln
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-5901
Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Acdc Penniman
Alternative School
300 Annunciation Ct
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-5101
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 62206, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 62206, IL include Estelle Sauget School Of Choice and Wirth/parks Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 62206?
3 public middle schools are located in 62206.
What is the racial composition of students in 62206?
62206 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Recent Articles

When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.

Quick Links