For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,115 students in Champaign, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Champaign, IL are International Prep Academy, Edison Middle School and R E A D Y Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Champaign, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Champaign have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Champaign, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
International Prep Academy
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1605 W Kirby Ave
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3995
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3995
Gr: PK-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Edison Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
306 W Green St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3771
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3771
Gr: 6-8 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
R E A D Y Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45 E University Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #44.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
817 N Harris Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3819
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3819
Gr: 6-8 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1115 Crescent Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3790
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3790
Gr: 6-8 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Garden Hills Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Garden Hills Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3872
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3872
Gr: PK-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Actions Program
Alternative School
402 N Randolph St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3701
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3701
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Champaign, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Champaign, IL include International Prep Academy, Edison Middle School and R E A D Y Program.
How many public middle schools are located in Champaign?
7 public middle schools are located in Champaign.
What is the racial composition of students in Champaign?
Champaign public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Champaign are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Champaign include: Edison Middle School vs. Franklin Middle School, Jefferson Middle School vs. Franklin Middle School, Franklin Middle School vs. Edison Middle School
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