For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,456 students in Des Plaines, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Des Plaines, IL are Iroquois Community School, Chippewa Middle School and Algonquin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Des Plaines, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Des Plaines have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% 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 Des Plaines, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Iroquois Community School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1836 E Touhy Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-1308
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-1308
Grades: K-8
| 432 students
Rank: #22.
Chippewa Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
123 N 8th Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-1503
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-1503
Grades: 6-8
| 615 students
Rank: #33.
Algonquin Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
767 E Algonquin Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-1205
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-1205
Grades: 6-8
| 580 students
Rank: #44.
Rosemont Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6101 Ruby St
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 825-0144
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 825-0144
Grades: PK-8
| 212 students
Rank: #55.
Friendship Jr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 Elizabeth Ln
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 593-4350
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 593-4350
Grades: 6-8
| 617 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ncisc Alop
Alternative School
1001 E Touhy Ave Ste 200
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 803-3702
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 803-3702
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
North Cook Student Advocacy Alop
Alternative School
1001 E Touhy Ave Ste 200
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-8300
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-8300
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
North Cook Young Adult Academy
Alternative School
1001 E Touhy Ave Ste 200
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 803-3702
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 803-3702
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Des Plaines, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nipper Career Education Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1101 East Gregory St
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 655-3000
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 655-3000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9000 Capitol Dr
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 298-1622
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 298-1622
Grades: K-6
| 421 students
Thomas Jefferson Charter School (Closed 2004)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
795 Center St
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 297-9740
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 297-9740
Grades: K-8
| 73 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Des Plaines, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Des Plaines, IL include Iroquois Community School, Chippewa Middle School and Algonquin Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Des Plaines?
8 public middle schools are located in Des Plaines.
What is the racial composition of students in Des Plaines?
Des Plaines public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% 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 Des Plaines are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Des Plaines include: Chippewa Middle School vs. Algonquin Middle School, Algonquin Middle School vs. Chippewa Middle School
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