For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 531 students in Lake Forest, IL. The top ranked public middle schools in Lake Forest, IL are Rondout Elementary School and Deer Path Middle Sch West. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Forest, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Lake Forest have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lake Forest, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rondout Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
28593 N Bradley Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 362-2021
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 362-2021
Grades: K-8
| 149 students
Rank: #22.
Deer Path Middle Sch West
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 W Deerpath
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 604-7400
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 604-7400
Grades: 7-8
| 382 students
Lake Forest, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sally Potter School/lake Forest Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
300 S Waukegan Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 566-9180
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 566-9180
Grades: 3-8
| 84 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lake Forest, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lake Forest, IL include Rondout Elementary School and Deer Path Middle Sch West. Lake Forest has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public middle schools are located in Lake Forest?
2 public middle schools are located in Lake Forest.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Forest?
Lake Forest public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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