Top 10 Best Winnebago County Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 25 public middle schools serving 10,384 students in Winnebago County, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Winnebago County, IL are Thurgood Marshall School, Willowbrook Middle School and Summit Academy Rssp. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winnebago County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Winnebago County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Winnebago County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thurgood Marshall School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4664 N Rockton Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 490-5400
Grades: 5-8
| 482 students
Rank: #22.
Willowbrook Middle School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6605 Prairie Hill Rd
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-3957
Grades: 5-8
| 296 students
Rank: #33.
Summit Academy Rssp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1102 Evans Ave
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(779) 771-6392
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Stephen Mack Middle School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11810 Old River Rd
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-2611
Grades: 6-8
| 547 students
Rank: #55.
Shirland C C School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Po Box 99
Shirland, IL 61079
(815) 629-2000
Grades: K-8
| 105 students
Rank: #66.
Roscoe Middle School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6121 Elevator Rd
Roscoe, IL 61073
(815) 623-2837
Grades: 6-8
| 577 students
Rank: #77.
Pecatonica Comm Middle School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Po Box 419
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2612
Grades: 5-8
| 285 students
Rank: #88.
Winnebago Middle School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
407 N Elida St
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2364
Grades: 6-8
| 298 students
Rank: #99.
Dolan Ctr Maryville Farm Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10104 Farm School Rd
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 599-3975
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1010.
Montessori Elementary School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2021 Hawthorne Dr
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 654-4906
Grades: PK-8
| 610 students
Rank: #1111.
Summit Academy Alop
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1102 Evans Ave
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 636-3060
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1212.
Durand Jr High School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 W South St
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 248-2171
Grades: 7-8
| 79 students
Rank: #1313.
Harlem Middle School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
735 Windsor Rd
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 654-4510
Grades: 7-8
| 957 students
Rank: #1414.
South Beloit Jr High School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
840 Blackhawk Blvd
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-1421
Grades: 7-8
| 144 students
Rank: #1515.
Eisenhower Middle School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3525 Spring Creek Rd
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 229-2450
Grades: 6-8
| 961 students
Rank: #1616.
Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter
Charter School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4029 Prairie Rd
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 961-1100
Grades: K-12
| 233 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Bernard W Flinn Middle School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2525 Ohio Pkwy
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 830 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Galapagos Rockford Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2605 School St
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 708-7946
Grades: K-8
| 365 students
Rank: #1919.
West Middle School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 N Rockton Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 849 students
Rank: #2020.
Barbour Two-way Lang Immersion
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1506 Clover Ave
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 490-4100
Grades: K-8
| 636 students
Rank: #2121.
Abraham Lincoln Middle School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Charles St
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 229-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 699 students
Rank: #2222.
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Academy
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Ogilby Rd
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 489-5509
Grades: 6-8
| 1,051 students
Rank: #2323.
Kennedy Middle School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
520 N Pierpont Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 654-4880
Grades: 6-8
| 380 students
Rank: n/an/a
Summit Academy Taoep
Alternative School
1102 Evans Ave
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 636-3060
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Winnebago Co Detention Center
Alternative School
5350 Northrock Dr
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 516-2980
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Winnebago County, IL

Winnebago County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4949 Marion Ave
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2830
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
3051 Rotary Rd
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 966-3036
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
333 15th Ave
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 966-3390
Grades: 3-5
| 335 students
4151 Samuelson Rd
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 921-1651
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
619 E State St
Cherry Valley, IL 61016
(815) 332-4938
Grades: 3-5
| 148 students
730 Lincoln Park Bld
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 490-5410
Grades: PK
| 354 students
1102 Evans Ave
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-5484
Grades: 9
| 499 students
315 Summit St
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 966-3385
Grades: K-5
| 291 students
623 15th St
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 229-2190
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
1907 Kishwaukee St
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 489-7240
Grades: 9-10
| 42 students
2021 Hawthorne Dr
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 229-2430
Grades: 1-5
| 235 students
2128 New Milford School Rd
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-2446
Grades: 3-5
| 222 students
Page Park School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
5949 Safford Rd
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 720-4764
Grades: 1-12
| 125 students
2729 Kishwaukee St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2165
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
520 N Pierpont Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3721
Grades: 6-8
| 364 students
2970 Tracey St
Seward, IL 61077
(815) 247-8441
Grades: PK-K
| 155 students
315 La Clede Ave
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 966-3790
Grades: K-5
| 212 students
3320 Glenwood Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3280
Grades: K-5
| 245 students
1520 Post Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3795
Grades: 1-5
| 292 students
Wilson Aspire (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
520 N Pierpont Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3770
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
3303 20th St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2155
Grades: 5
| 402 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Winnebago County, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Winnebago County, IL include Thurgood Marshall School, Willowbrook Middle School and Summit Academy Rssp.
How many public middle schools are located in Winnebago County?
25 public middle schools are located in Winnebago County.
What is the racial composition of students in Winnebago County?
Winnebago County public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Winnebago County are often viewed compared to one another?

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