For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 522 students in Mason County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mason County, IL are Spring Lake Elementary School, Havana Jr High School and Illini Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mason County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Mason County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Mason County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Lake Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13650 N Manito Rd
Manito, IL 61546
(309) 545-2241
Manito, IL 61546
(309) 545-2241
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Havana Jr High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 E Laurel Ave
Havana, IL 62644
(309) 543-6677
Havana, IL 62644
(309) 543-6677
Gr: 5-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Illini Central Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
208 N West Ave
Mason City, IL 62664
(217) 482-3252
Mason City, IL 62664
(217) 482-3252
Gr: 6-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mason County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mason County, IL include Spring Lake Elementary School, Havana Jr High School and Illini Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mason County?
3 public middle schools are located in Mason County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mason County?
Mason County public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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