For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,860 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 69% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Northbrook have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Northbrook, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northbrook Junior High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1475 Maple Ave
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-7920
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-7920
Gr: 6-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Wood Oaks Jr High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1250 Sanders Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-1900
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-1900
Gr: 6-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Maple School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2370 Shermer Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 400-8905
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 400-8905
Gr: 6-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Field School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2055 Landwehr Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-6884
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-6884
Gr: 6-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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?
4 public middle schools are located in Northbrook.
What is the racial composition of students in Northbrook?
Northbrook public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Northbrook are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Northbrook include: Maple School vs. Wood Oaks Jr High School, Northbrook Junior High School vs. Wood Oaks Jr High School, Wood Oaks Jr High School vs. Maple School
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