For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 983 students in Montgomery County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Montgomery County, IL are Litchfield Middle School, Hillsboro Jr High School and Lincolnwood Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Montgomery County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Litchfield Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1701 N State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-4668
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-4668
Gr: 6-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Hillsboro Jr High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
909 Rountree St
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-3742
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-3742
Gr: 6-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Lincolnwood Jr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
507 N Prairie St
Raymond, IL 62560
(217) 229-4237
Raymond, IL 62560
(217) 229-4237
Gr: 6-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Nokomis Jr/sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
511 Oberle St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7311
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7311
Gr: 6-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix Safe Schools Program
Alternative School
1100 N Old Route 66
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 408-2185
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 408-2185
Gr: 6-9
Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chrismont Safe School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
316 E South St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7600
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7600
Gr: 8-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Chrismont School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
316 E South St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7600
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7600
Gr: 6-12
Graham Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
R.r. 1 Hwy 185
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-6961
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-6961
Gr: 12
615 E Tyler Ave
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3565
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3565
Gr: 2-3 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
601 S State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3652
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3652
Gr: 4 | 116 students Minority enrollment: 4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Montgomery County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Montgomery County, IL include Litchfield Middle School, Hillsboro Jr High School and Lincolnwood Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Montgomery County?
5 public middle schools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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