For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 3,794 students in Dekalb County, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Dekalb County, IL are Somonauk Middle School, Genoa-kingston Middle School and Sandwich Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dekalb County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 31% statewide average). Middle schools in Dekalb County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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 Dekalb County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Somonauk Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
510 W Lasalle St
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-1866
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-1866
Grades: 5-8
| 225 students
Rank: #22.
Genoa-kingston Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
941 W Main St
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-5222
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-5222
Grades: 6-8
| 324 students
Rank: #33.
Sandwich Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 S Wells St
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-2138
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-2138
Grades: 6-8
| 399 students
Rank: #44.
Indian Creek Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
335 E Garfield St
Waterman, IL 60556
(815) 264-3351
Waterman, IL 60556
(815) 264-3351
Grades: 5-8
| 215 students
Rank: #55.
Sycamore Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 Maplewood Dr
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8170
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8170
Grades: 6-8
| 850 students
Rank: #66.
Hiawatha Jr/sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 428
Kirkland, IL 60146
(815) 522-3335
Kirkland, IL 60146
(815) 522-3335
Grades: 6-12
| 229 students
Rank: #77.
Huntley Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1515 S 4th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2241
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2241
Grades: 6-8
| 930 students
Rank: #88.
Clinton Rosette Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
650 N 1st St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2226
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2226
Grades: 6-8
| 622 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kec Central Efe 170
Alternative School
Po Box 263
Malta, IL 60150
(815) 825-2000
Malta, IL 60150
(815) 825-2000
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Dekalb County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
900 East Garden St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2320
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2320
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
650 N 1st St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2324
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2324
Grades: 6-8
| 547 students
Davenport Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
123 W 1st St
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-2448
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-2448
Grades: PK-1
| 239 students
Indian Valley Area Vocational Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
600 Lions Rd
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-9873
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-9873
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Kec Area Vocational Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
21255 Malta Rd
Malta, IL 60150
(815) 825-2000
Malta, IL 60150
(815) 825-2000
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Kecol High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
901 South 4th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2400
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
5068 Il Route 38
Malta, IL 60150
(815) 825-2061
Malta, IL 60150
(815) 825-2061
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
220 N Maple St
Waterman, IL 60556
(815) 264-3351
Waterman, IL 60556
(815) 264-3351
Grades: K-5
| 120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Dekalb County, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Dekalb County, IL include Somonauk Middle School, Genoa-kingston Middle School and Sandwich Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dekalb County, IL?
9 public middle schools are located in Dekalb County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb County, IL?
Dekalb County, IL public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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