For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 93 students in Hanover, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Hanover, IL is River Ridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hanover, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Hanover have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Hanover, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Ridge Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4141 Il Route 84 S
Hanover, IL 61041
(815) 858-9005
Hanover, IL 61041
(815) 858-9005
Gr: 6-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hanover, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hanover, IL include River Ridge Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hanover?
1 public middle schools are located in Hanover.
What is the racial composition of students in Hanover?
Hanover public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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