For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,473 students in Dekalb, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Dekalb, IL are Huntley Middle School and Clinton Rosette Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dekalb, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Dekalb have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dekalb, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Huntley Middle School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1515 S 4th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2241
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2241
Grades: 6-8
| 891 students
Rank: #22.
Clinton Rosette Middle School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
650 N 1st St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2226
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2226
Grades: 6-8
| 582 students
Dekalb, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
900 East Garden St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2320
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2320
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
650 N 1st St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2324
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2324
Grades: 6-8
| 547 students
Kecol High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
901 South 4th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2400
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Dekalb, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Dekalb, IL include Huntley Middle School and Clinton Rosette Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dekalb?
2 public middle schools are located in Dekalb.
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb?
Dekalb public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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