For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,262 students in 62522, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 62522, IL are Johns Hill Magnet School and Montessori Academy For Peace. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 62522 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 62522, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62522, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Johns Hill Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Church St
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3350
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3350
Gr: K-8 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Montessori Academy For Peace
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Church St
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3390
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3390
Gr: PK-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
62522, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Durfee Magnet Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
1077 W Grand Ave
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3500
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3500
Gr: K-6
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 62522, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 62522, IL include Johns Hill Magnet School and Montessori Academy For Peace.
How many public middle schools are located in 62522?
2 public middle schools are located in 62522.
What is the racial composition of students in 62522?
62522 public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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