Selecting the right middle school is a pivotal choice for shaping your child’s future. In the Chicago area, certain schools shine for their strong academics, supportive atmospheres, and deep community engagement.
Niche, a trusted resource for school rankings, has identified the top-rated middle schools in Chicagoland, using key criteria such as teacher qualifications, test performance, graduation rates and overall educational excellence. These rankings offer parents valuable data to make informed and confident decisions about their child’s education.
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Best public middle schools in Chicago area
- Kennedy Junior High School, Lisle (A+)
- The Joseph Sears School, Kenilworth (A+)
- Clarendon Hills Middle School, Clarendon Hills (A+)
- Bannockburn School, Bannockburn (A+)
- Scullen Middle School, Naperville (A+)
- Gordon Gregory Middle School, Naperville (A+)
- Hinsdale Middle School, Hinsdale (A+)
- Clifford Crone Middle School, Naperville (A)
- Union Elementary School, Joliet (A)
- Daniel Wright Junior High School, Lincolnshire (A)
- Wood Oaks Junior High School, Northbrook (A)
- Rondout Elementary School, Lake Forest (A)
- Butler Junior High School, Oak Brook (A)
- Maple School, Northbrook (A)
- Highcrest Middle School, Wilmette (A)
- Oak Grove Elementary School, Libertyville (A)
- Washington Junior High School, Naperville (A)
- Francis Granger Middle School, Aurora (A)
- Thayer J. Hill Middle School, Naperville (A)
- Madison Junior High School, Naperville (A)
- Lincoln Junior High School, Naperville (A)
- Roosevelt School, River Forest (A)
- Sunset Ridge Elementary School, Northfield (A)
- Northbrook Junior High School, Northbrook (A)
- Pleasantdale Middle School, Burr Ridge (A)
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