For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,807 students in Elmhurst, IL. The top-ranked public middle schools in Elmhurst, IL are Sandburg Middle School, Bryan Middle School and Churchville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmhurst, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Elmhurst have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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 Elmhurst, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sandburg Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
345 E Saint Charles Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4534
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4534
Gr: 6-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Bryan Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
111 W Butterfield Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 617-2350
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 617-2350
Gr: 6-8 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Churchville Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
155 E Victory Pkwy
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 832-8682
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 832-8682
Gr: 6-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Elmhurst, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Elmhurst, IL include Sandburg Middle School, Bryan Middle School and Churchville Middle School. Elmhurst has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public middle schools are located in Elmhurst?
3 public middle schools are located in Elmhurst.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmhurst?
Elmhurst public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% 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 Elmhurst are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Elmhurst include: Sandburg Middle School vs. Bryan Middle School, Bryan Middle School vs. Sandburg Middle School, Churchville Middle School vs. Sandburg Middle School
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