For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 199 students in 62863, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in 62863, IL is Mt Carmel Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 62863 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 62863, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62863, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt Carmel Junior High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Pear St
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 262-8886
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 262-8886
Gr: 7-8 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 62863, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 62863, IL include Mt Carmel Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 62863?
1 public middle schools are located in 62863.
What is the racial composition of students in 62863?
62863 public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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