For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,434 students in Downers Grove, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Downers Grove, IL are O Neill Middle School, Herrick Middle School and Lakeview Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Downers Grove, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Downers Grove have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Downers Grove, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
O Neill Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
635 59th St
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5815
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5815
Grades: 7-8
| 438 students
Rank: #22.
Herrick Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4335 Middaugh Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5810
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5810
Grades: 7-8
| 626 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeview Jr High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Plainfield Rd
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 783-5102
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 783-5102
Grades: 6-8
| 370 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Downers Grove, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Downers Grove, IL include O Neill Middle School, Herrick Middle School and Lakeview Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Downers Grove?
3 public middle schools are located in Downers Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Downers Grove?
Downers Grove public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% 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 Downers Grove are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Downers Grove include: O Neill Middle School vs. Herrick Middle School, Herrick Middle School vs. O Neill Middle School, Lakeview Jr High School vs. Herrick Middle School
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