Best Public Middle Schools in Forrest, IL (2025-26)

Best Forrest Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 232 students in Forrest, IL.

The top ranked public middle school in Forrest, IL is Prairie Central Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Forrest, IL public middle school have an score of 24% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and score of 34% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Forrest have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Forrest, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Prairie Central Jr High School

(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
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Top 50%

800 N Wood St
Forrest, IL 61741
(815) 657-8660

Gr: 7-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

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School

Location

Quick Facts

Meadowbrook Elementary School (Closed 2023)

450 N Bach
Forrest, IL 61741
(815) 657-8461

Gr: K-4 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Forrest, IL?

The top ranked public middle schools in Forrest, IL include Prairie Central Jr High School.

How many public middle schools are located in Forrest?

1 public middle schools are located in Forrest.

What is the racial composition of students in Forrest?

Forrest public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).