For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,667 students in Niles, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Niles, IL are Emerson Middle School, Clarence E Culver School and Gemini Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Niles, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Niles have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Niles, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emerson Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8101 N Cumberland Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 318-8110
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 318-8110
Gr: 6-8 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Clarence E Culver School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6901 W Oakton St
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 470-3407
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 470-3407
Gr: PK-8 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Gemini Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8955 N Greenwood Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 827-1181
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 827-1181
Gr: 6-8 | 1,111 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Niles, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Niles, IL include Emerson Middle School, Clarence E Culver School and Gemini Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Niles?
3 public middle schools are located in Niles.
What is the racial composition of students in Niles?
Niles public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Niles are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Niles include: Clarence E Culver School vs. Gemini Middle School, Gemini Middle School vs. Clarence E Culver School
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