For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,473 students in Gurnee, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gurnee, IL are Woodland Middle School, River Trail School and Viking School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gurnee, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Gurnee have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Gurnee, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodland Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7000 Washington St
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 856-3421
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 856-3421
Gr: 6-8 | 1,541 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
River Trail School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
333 N Oplaine Rd
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 249-6253
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 249-6253
Gr: K-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Viking School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4460 Old Grand Ave
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 336-2108
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 336-2108
Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Gurnee, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gurnee, IL include Woodland Middle School, River Trail School and Viking School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gurnee?
3 public middle schools are located in Gurnee.
What is the racial composition of students in Gurnee?
Gurnee public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Gurnee are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Gurnee include: Viking School vs. River Trail School, River Trail School vs. Viking School
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