Best Palatine Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,204 students in Palatine, IL.

The top ranked public middle schools in Palatine, IL are Walter R Sundling Jr High School and Winston Campus Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Palatine, IL public middle schools have an score of 25% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and score of 25% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Palatine have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Palatine, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Walter R Sundling Jr High School

(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
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1100 N Smith St
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 963-3700

Gr: 7-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Rank: #22.

Winston Campus Jr High School

(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
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120 N Babcock Dr
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-7400

Gr: 7-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Palatine, Illinois

Palatine, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Charles Quentin Elementary School (Closed 2010)

21250 W Shirley Rd
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 438-2420

Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

District 211 Academy North (Closed 2007)

335 Illinois Ave
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 755-6700

Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Minority enrollment: 71%

N Cook Young Adult Acdmy Palatine High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

335 E Illinois Ave
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-2823

Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Nw Suburban Education To Careers (Closed 2005)

Vocational School

1200 W Algonquin Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 925-6080

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top ranked public middle schools in Palatine, IL include Walter R Sundling Jr High School and Winston Campus Jr High School.

How many public middle schools are located in Palatine?

2 public middle schools are located in Palatine.

What is the racial composition of students in Palatine?

Palatine public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Which public middle schools in Palatine are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Palatine include: Winston Campus Jr High School vs. Walter R Sundling Jr High School, Walter R Sundling Jr High School vs. Winston Campus Jr High School