For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,196 students in 61801, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 61801, IL are University Of Illinois High School and Urbana Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 61801 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 61801, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61801, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University Of Illinois High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1212 W Springfield Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 333-2870
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 333-2870
Gr: 7-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 80:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Urbana Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 S Vine St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3685
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3685
Gr: 6-8 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Urbana Gerber School
Alternative School
1301 N Cunnigham Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 367-4064
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 367-4064
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 61801, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 61801, IL include University Of Illinois High School and Urbana Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 61801?
3 public middle schools are located in 61801.
What is the racial composition of students in 61801?
61801 public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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