For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 961 students in Rock Island, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rock Island, IL are Thurgood Marshall Learning Center, Washington Jr High School and Edison Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rock Island, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Rock Island have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% 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 Rock Island, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thurgood Marshall Learning Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 11th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5924
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5924
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Washington Jr High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3300 18th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5915
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5915
Gr: 7-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Edison Jr High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4141 9th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5920
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5920
Gr: 7-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rock Island, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 11th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5942
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5942
Gr: PK-6 | 209 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Mlk A R T Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
9607 14th St W
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5980
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5980
Gr: 6-8
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Rock Island, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rock Island, IL include Thurgood Marshall Learning Center, Washington Jr High School and Edison Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rock Island?
3 public middle schools are located in Rock Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Rock Island?
Rock Island public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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