For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,720 students in Crystal Lake, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Crystal Lake, IL are Prairie Grove Junior High School, Richard F Bernotas Middle School and Hannah Beardsley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crystal Lake, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Crystal Lake have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Crystal Lake, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Grove Junior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3225 Il Route 176
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-3557
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-3557
Gr: 5-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Richard F Bernotas Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
170 N Oak St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-9210
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-9210
Gr: 6-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Hannah Beardsley Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
515 E Crystal Lake Ave
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 477-5897
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 477-5897
Gr: 6-8 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Lundahl Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
560 Nash Rd
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-5971
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-5971
Gr: 6-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Crystal Lake, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Crystal Lake, IL include Prairie Grove Junior High School, Richard F Bernotas Middle School and Hannah Beardsley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Crystal Lake?
4 public middle schools are located in Crystal Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Crystal Lake?
Crystal Lake public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Crystal Lake are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Crystal Lake include: Lundahl Middle School vs. Richard F Bernotas Middle School, Richard F Bernotas Middle School vs. Lundahl Middle School, Hannah Beardsley Middle School vs. Richard F Bernotas Middle School
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