For the 2025 school year, there are 73 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 43,316 students in Illinois.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Illinois are Young Magnet High School, Lane Technical High School and Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Illinois blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Illinois (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Young Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
211 S Laflin St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7500
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7500
Gr: 7-12 | 2,221 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Lane Technical High School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2501 W Addison St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5400
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5400
Gr: 7-12 | 4,525 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4929 N Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-0540
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-0540
Gr: K-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Decatur Classical Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7030 N Sacramento Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 534-2201
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 534-2201
Gr: K-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Skinner North Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
640 W Scott St
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8500
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8500
Gr: K-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Thurgood Marshall School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4664 N Rockton Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 490-5400
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 490-5400
Gr: 5-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Hickory Creek Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
22150 S Owens Rd
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-4474
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-4474
Gr: 6-8 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
Daniel Wright Jr High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1370 N Riverwoods Rd
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(847) 295-1560
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(847) 295-1560
Gr: 6-8 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
Kennedy Junior High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2929 Green Trails Dr
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 420-3220
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 420-3220
Gr: 6-8 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
Northbrook Junior High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1475 Maple Ave
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-7920
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-7920
Gr: 6-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1111.
Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy
(Math: 80% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3319 N Clifton Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5550
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5550
Gr: K-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1212.
Wood Oaks Jr High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1250 Sanders Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-1900
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-1900
Gr: 6-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1313.
Teutopolis Junior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
904 W Water St
Teutopolis, IL 62467
(217) 857-6678
Teutopolis, IL 62467
(217) 857-6678
Gr: 7-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1414.
Central School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
620 Greenwood Ave
Glencoe, IL 60022
(847) 835-7600
Glencoe, IL 60022
(847) 835-7600
Gr: 5-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Bannockburn School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2165 Telegraph Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 945-5900
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 945-5900
Gr: K-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8101 S La Salle St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-0040
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-0040
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1717.
Butler Junior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2801 York Rd
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 573-2760
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 573-2760
Gr: 6-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1818.
Clarendon Hills Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 Chicago Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 861-4800
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 861-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1919.
Twin Groves Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 N Buffalo Grove Rd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 821-8946
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 821-8946
Gr: 6-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2020.
Mcclure Jr High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4225 Wolf Rd
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7590
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7590
Gr: 6-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2121.
Hinsdale Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 S Garfield St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4700
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2222.
Skinner Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
111 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7790
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7790
Gr: PK-8 | 1,049 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2323.
Maple School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2370 Shermer Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 400-8905
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 400-8905
Gr: 6-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2424.
Central Intermediate School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1301 Eagle Ave
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3943
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 444-3943
Gr: 5-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2525.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1700 Oplaine Rd
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 367-4120
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 367-4120
Gr: K-8 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2626.
Dunlap Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5200 W Cedar Hills Dr
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7778
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7778
Gr: 6-8 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2727.
Rondout Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
28593 N Bradley Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 362-2021
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 362-2021
Gr: K-8 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2828.
Alan B Shepard Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
440 Grove Ave
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 948-0620
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 948-0620
Gr: 6-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2929.
Charles J Caruso Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1801 Montgomery Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 945-8430
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 945-8430
Gr: 6-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #3030.
Wilmette Junior High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
620 Locust Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6600
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6600
Gr: 7-8 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #3131.
Aviston Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
350 S Hull St
Aviston, IL 62216
(618) 228-7245
Aviston, IL 62216
(618) 228-7245
Gr: PK-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #3232.
H H Conrady Jr High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7950 W 97th St
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
(708) 233-4500
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
(708) 233-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,013 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3333.
Field School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2055 Landwehr Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-6884
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-6884
Gr: 6-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3434.
Prescott Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1632 W Wrightwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5505
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5505
Gr: K-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3535.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
310 W Rockland Rd
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 362-9020
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 362-9020
Gr: 6-8 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Illinois?
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Illinois include Young Magnet High School, Lane Technical High School and Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Illinois?
73 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Illinois.
What is the racial composition of students in Illinois?
Illinois blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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