For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,229 students in Stephenson County, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Stephenson County, IL are Lena-winslow Jr High School, Dakota Jr Sr High School and Pearl City Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stephenson County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 31% statewide average). Middle schools in Stephenson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Stephenson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lena-winslow Jr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
517 Fremont St
Lena, IL 61048
(815) 369-2525
Lena, IL 61048
(815) 369-2525
Grades: 6-8
| 163 students
Rank: #22.
Dakota Jr Sr High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Campus Dr
Dakota, IL 61018
(844) 632-5682
Dakota, IL 61018
(844) 632-5682
Grades: 7-12
| 387 students
Rank: #33.
Pearl City Jr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Po Box 9
Pearl City, IL 61062
(815) 443-2715
Pearl City, IL 61062
(815) 443-2715
Grades: 7-8
| 64 students
Rank: #44.
Orangeville Jr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 S Orange St
Orangeville, IL 61060
(815) 789-4289
Orangeville, IL 61060
(815) 789-4289
Grades: 6-8
| 76 students
Rank: #55.
Freeport Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 W Empire St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0500
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0500
Grades: 7-8
| 539 students
Rank: n/an/a
Freeport Alternative High School
Alternative School
1330 S Locust Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 233-0796
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 233-0796
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rap Freeport
Alternative School
27 S State Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 599-1408
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 599-1408
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Stephenson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Banks-bergagna Education Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
302 West Exchange St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 235-8027
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 235-8027
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Career & Technical Education Consolidated High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2037 West Galena Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0709
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0709
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
511 South Liberty Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 541-3791
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 541-3791
Grades: PK
| n/a students
806 E Stephenson St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0390
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0390
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
501 School St
Winslow, IL 61089
(815) 367-2045
Winslow, IL 61089
(815) 367-2045
Grades: PK-K
| 121 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Stephenson County, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Stephenson County, IL include Lena-winslow Jr High School, Dakota Jr Sr High School and Pearl City Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Stephenson County, IL?
7 public middle schools are located in Stephenson County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Stephenson County, IL?
Stephenson County, IL public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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