For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,824 students in Northbrook, IL. The top ranked public middle schools in Northbrook, IL are Northbrook Junior High School, Wood Oaks Jr High School and Maple School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northbrook, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Northbrook, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northbrook Junior High School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1475 Maple Ave
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-7920
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-7920
Grades: 6-8
| 637 students
Rank: #22.
Wood Oaks Jr High School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1250 Sanders Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-1900
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-1900
Grades: 6-8
| 495 students
Rank: #33.
Maple School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2370 Shermer Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 400-8900
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 400-8900
Grades: 6-8
| 399 students
Rank: #44.
Field School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2055 Landwehr Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-6884
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-6884
Grades: 6-8
| 293 students
Northbrook, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1000 Pfingsten Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-1934
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-1934
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Northbrook, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Northbrook, IL include Northbrook Junior High School, Wood Oaks Jr High School and Maple School. Northbrook has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public middle schools are located in Northbrook, IL?
4 public middle schools are located in Northbrook, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Northbrook, IL?
Northbrook, IL public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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