For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,653 students in 60174, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60174, IL are Thompson Middle School, Wredling Middle School and New Directions Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60174 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60174, IL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60174, IL Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thompson Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
705 W Main St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3100
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,364 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Wredling Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1200 Dunham Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3700
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
New Directions Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1304 Ronzheimer Ave
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4873
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4873
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mades-johnstone Rssp
Alternative School
1304 Ronzheimer Ave
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(630) 232-5963
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(630) 232-5963
Gr: 6-12
60174, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Compass Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
305 S 9th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3400
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3400
Gr: 9-12
1905 E Tyler Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2400
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
305 S 9th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3100
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 60174, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60174, IL include Thompson Middle School, Wredling Middle School and New Directions Program.
How many public middle schools are located in 60174?
4 public middle schools are located in 60174.
What is the racial composition of students in 60174?
60174 public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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