For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 211 students in Kirkland, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Kirkland, IL is Hiawatha Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kirkland, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Kirkland have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Kirkland, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hiawatha Jr/sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 1st St
Kirkland, IL 60146
(815) 522-3335
Kirkland, IL 60146
(815) 522-3335
Gr: 6-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Kirkland, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kirkland, IL include Hiawatha Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kirkland?
1 public middle schools are located in Kirkland.
What is the racial composition of students in Kirkland?
Kirkland public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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