For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,866 students in Barrington, IL. The top-ranked public middle schools in Barrington, IL are Barrington Middle School Station and Barrington Mdle School- 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 42% 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 (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barrington Middle School 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 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Barrington Mdle School- 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 | 980 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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 School Station and Barrington Mdle School- 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 42% 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 School- Prairie Cmps vs. Barrington Middle School Station, Barrington Middle School Station vs. Barrington Mdle School- Prairie Cmps
Recent Articles
Can Your Child Get Into School Clubs and Activities?
Discover whether your child can access advertised school clubs and activities, including enrollment limits, tryouts, fees, transportation, scheduling conflicts, and essential questions parents should ask before choosing schools today.
Who Supervises Students When Their Teacher Is Out?
Discover who supervises students when regular teachers are absent, how schools arrange classroom coverage, what qualifications substitutes need, and which questions parents should ask about safety and learning continuity.
When the School Nurse Isn't There: Parent Guide
Learn what happens when school nurses are absent, how public schools handle medications and emergencies, and which essential questions parents should ask to protect their children's health and safety daily.