Best Lee County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,085 students in Lee County, IL.

The top ranked public middle schools in Lee County, IL are Steward Elementary School, Amboy Jr High School and Reagan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Lee County, IL public middle schools have an score of 20% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 Lee County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Steward Elementary School

(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
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602 Main St
Steward, IL 60553
(815) 396-2413

Gr: K-8 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Rank: #22.

Amboy Jr High School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
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240 N Metcalf Ave
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-3528

Gr: 5-8 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Rank: #33.

Reagan Middle School

(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
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620 Division St
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 253-4966

Gr: 6-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Rank: #44.

Paw Paw Junior High School

(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
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511 Chapman St
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2841

Gr: 6-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #55.

Ashton-franklin Center High School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
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611 Western Ave
Ashton, IL 61006
(815) 453-7461

Gr: 7-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lee County, IL

Lee County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Ashton High School (Closed 2023)

611 Western Ave
Ashton, IL 61006
(815) 453-7461

Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Ashton-franklin Center Middle School (Closed 2023)

318 E South St
Franklin Grove, IL 61031
(815) 456-2323

Dixon Correctional Center (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

2600 North Brinton Ave
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 288-5561

Gr: 12

Franklin Center Junior Senior High School (Closed 2023)

Po Box 188
Franklin Grove, IL 61031
(815) 456-2323

Gr: 5-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 202:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Nachusa Campus Rssp Elementary School (Closed 2020)

Alternative School

Po Box 55
Nachusa, IL 61057
(815) 284-7796

Gr: 9-11 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Nachusa Education Center (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

P O Box 100
Nachusa, IL 61057
(815) 284-7796

Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Nelson Elementary School (Closed 2014)

207 Pope St
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 251-4412

Gr: K-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Paw Paw Junior/Senior High School (Closed 2020)

Po Box 37
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2841

Gr: 7-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lee County, IL?

The top ranked public middle schools in Lee County, IL include Steward Elementary School, Amboy Jr High School and Reagan Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Lee County?

5 public middle schools are located in Lee County.

What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?

Lee County 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).