For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 272 students in Aledo, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in Aledo, IL is Mercer County Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aledo, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Aledo have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Aledo, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mercer County Jr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1002 Sw 6th St
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 584-4174
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 584-4174
Grades: 6-8
| 272 students
Aledo, Illinois 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1002 S W 6th St
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 582-2441
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 582-2441
Grades: 6-8
| 202 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Aledo, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Aledo, IL include Mercer County Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Aledo?
1 public middle schools are located in Aledo.
What is the racial composition of students in Aledo?
Aledo public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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