Best Saint Charles Public Middle Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,653 students in Saint Charles, IL. The top-ranked public middle schools in Saint Charles, 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.
Saint Charles, IL public middle schools 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 Saint Charles 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 Public Middle Schools in Saint Charles, IL (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thompson Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
705 W Main St
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:
10/
10
Top 10%
1200 Dunham Rd
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1304 Ronzheimer Ave
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4873
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Kane Co Detention Center
Alternative School
37w655 Il Route 38
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 406-7480
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mades-johnstone Rssp
Alternative School
1304 Ronzheimer Ave
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(630) 232-5963
Gr: 6-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Saint Charles, Illinois

Saint Charles, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
305 S 9th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3400
Gr: 9-12
1905 E Tyler Rd
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
Gr: 6-8 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
4450 Lincoln Hwy
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 584-0506

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Saint Charles, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Saint Charles, IL include Thompson Middle School, Wredling Middle School and New Directions Program. Saint Charles has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public middle schools are located in Saint Charles?
5 public middle schools are located in Saint Charles.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Charles?
Saint Charles 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).
Which public middle schools in Saint Charles are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Saint Charles include: Wredling Middle School vs. Thompson Middle School, Thompson Middle School vs. Wredling Middle School

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