For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 369 students in Paris, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Paris, IL are Crestwood Jr High School and Mayo Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paris, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Paris have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Public Middle Schools in Paris, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crestwood Jr High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15601 Us Highway 150
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 465-5391
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 465-5391
Grades: 6-8
| 128 students
Rank: #22.
Mayo Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 E Wood St
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-3050
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-3050
Grades: 6-8
| 241 students
Rank: n/an/a
Paris Bridges
Alternative School
210 E Court St
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 463-3044
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 463-3044
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Paris Taoep
Alternative School
210 E Court St
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 348-0151
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 348-0151
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Paris, Illinois 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Behavior Academic Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
300 S Eads Ave
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 463-7708
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 463-7708
Grades: 6-8
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Paris, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Paris, IL include Crestwood Jr High School and Mayo Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Paris?
4 public middle schools are located in Paris.
What is the racial composition of students in Paris?
Paris 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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