For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,273 students in 62301, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 62301, IL are Adams County Rssp and Quincy Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 62301 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 62301, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62301, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adams County Rssp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1416 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7175
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7175
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #22.
Quincy Jr High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 S 14th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-3073
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-3073
Gr: 6-8 | 1,273 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Academic Behavior&community Academy
Alternative School
1416 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7175
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7175
Gr: 7-12
62301, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3000 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-0003
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-0003
Gr: 4-5 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Cares Program High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
12th & Hampshire
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-0376
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-0376
Gr: 7-12 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Chaddock Cares Program High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1125 Hampshire
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 592-0353
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 592-0353
Gr: 7-12 | 46 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Chaddock School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
205 S 24th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-0034
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-0034
Gr: 5-12 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Headstart School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
401 S 8th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7121
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7121
Gr: PK | 336 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Quincy Area Vocational Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
219 Baldwin Dr
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-3775
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-3775
Gr: 11-12
1327 S 8th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7691
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7691
Gr: K-1 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
3001 Lindell Ave
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-5697
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-5697
Gr: K-2 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 62301, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 62301, IL include Adams County Rssp and Quincy Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 62301?
3 public middle schools are located in 62301.
What is the racial composition of students in 62301?
62301 public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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