For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 251 students in Winthrop Harbor, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Winthrop Harbor, IL is North Prairie Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winthrop Harbor, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Winthrop Harbor have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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 Winthrop Harbor, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Prairie Jr High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 North Ave
Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
(847) 731-3089
Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
(847) 731-3089
Gr: 5-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Winthrop Harbor, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
628 College Ave
Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
(847) 872-5414
Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
(847) 872-5414
Gr: K-1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Winthrop Harbor, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Winthrop Harbor, IL include North Prairie Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Winthrop Harbor?
1 public middle schools are located in Winthrop Harbor.
What is the racial composition of students in Winthrop Harbor?
Winthrop Harbor public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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