For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,236 students in Vernon Hills, IL. The top-ranked public middle schools in Vernon Hills, IL are Roe Alternative Prog Of Lake Co, Hawthorn Middle School North and Hawthorn Middle School South. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vernon Hills, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Vernon Hills have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Vernon Hills, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roe Alternative Prog Of Lake Co
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 Center Dr Ste 300
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 543-7833
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 543-7833
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Hawthorn Middle School North
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 W Hawthorn Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4400
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Hawthorn Middle School South
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 N Aspen Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4100
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Exceptional Learners Collaborativ
Special Education School
960 Corporate Woods Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(224) 513-6444
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(224) 513-6444
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Co Hulse Detention Center 6
Alternative School
25467 N Milwaukee Ave
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 377-7800
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 377-7800
Gr: 6-8
Vernon Hills, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
500 Aspen Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4300
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Vernon Hills, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Vernon Hills, IL include Roe Alternative Prog Of Lake Co, Hawthorn Middle School North and Hawthorn Middle School South. Vernon Hills has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public middle schools are located in Vernon Hills?
5 public middle schools are located in Vernon Hills.
What is the racial composition of students in Vernon Hills?
Vernon Hills public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Vernon Hills are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Vernon Hills include: Hawthorn Middle School South vs. Hawthorn Middle School North, Hawthorn Middle School North vs. Hawthorn Middle School South
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