For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,892 students in Barrington, IL. The top-ranked public middle schools in Barrington, IL are Barrington Middle Sch Station and Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barrington, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Barrington have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Barrington, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barrington Middle Sch Station
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 Eastern Ave
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 756-6400
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 756-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40 E Dundee Rd
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 304-3990
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 304-3990
Gr: 6-8 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Barrington, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
40 E Dundee Rd
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 770-4300
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 770-4300
Gr: PK | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Barrington, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Barrington, IL include Barrington Middle Sch Station and Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps. Barrington has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public middle schools are located in Barrington?
2 public middle schools are located in Barrington.
What is the racial composition of students in Barrington?
Barrington public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Barrington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Barrington include: Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps vs. Barrington Middle Sch Station, Barrington Middle Sch Station vs. Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps
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