For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,636 students in Saint Charles, IL. The top ranked public middle schools in Saint Charles, IL are Thompson Middle School and Wredling Middle School. 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 (2025)
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 | 1,282 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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 | 1,322 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Illinois Youth Ctr - St Charles
Alternative School
3825 Campton Hills Dr
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 584-0506
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 584-0506
Gr: 8-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Kane Co Detention Center
Alternative School
37w655 Il Route 38
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 406-7480
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
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(630) 232-5963
Gr: 6-12
Saint Charles, 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%
Illinois Youth Ctr-valley View (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4450 Lincoln Hwy
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 584-0506
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 584-0506
New Directions Program (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1304 Ronzheimer Ave
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4873
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4873
Gr: 4-12
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 and Wredling Middle School. 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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