For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 240 students in Staunton, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Staunton, IL is Staunton Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Staunton, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Staunton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Staunton, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Staunton Jr High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 N Deneen St
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3831
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3831
Gr: 6-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Staunton, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Staunton, IL include Staunton Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Staunton?
1 public middle schools are located in Staunton.
What is the racial composition of students in Staunton?
Staunton public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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