Overview

Prairie Central Jr High School is a public school in Forrest, IL. It is the only middle school in Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8.

School Rating

Prairie Central Jr High School is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in Illinois with the same grade levels.
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ACADEMICS

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Test Scores

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About the School

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Neighborhood

800 North Wood Street
Forrest, IL 61741
School leader: Ms Amy Bachtold
(815) 657-8660
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