For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 494 students in Trenton, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in Trenton, IL is Wesclin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Trenton, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Trenton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Trenton, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wesclin Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10003 State Route 160
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7355
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7355
Gr: 4-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Trenton, Illinois 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
313 S Adams St
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-9821
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-9821
Gr: 4-6 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
10003 State Route 160
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7355
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7355
Gr: 7-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Trenton, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Trenton, IL include Wesclin Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Trenton?
1 public middle schools are located in Trenton.
What is the racial composition of students in Trenton?
Trenton public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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