For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 773 students in Darien, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Darien, IL are Cass Jr High School and Eisenhower Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Darien, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 31% statewide average). Middle schools in Darien have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Darien, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cass Jr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8502 Bailey Rd
Darien, IL 60561
(331) 481-4020
Darien, IL 60561
(331) 481-4020
Grades: 5-8
| 326 students
Rank: #22.
Eisenhower Jr High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1410 75th St
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 964-5200
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 964-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 447 students
Darien, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7301 Fairview Ave
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 969-6660
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 969-6660
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Darien, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Darien, IL include Cass Jr High School and Eisenhower Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Darien, IL?
2 public middle schools are located in Darien, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Darien, IL?
Darien, IL public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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