For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,657 students in Gurnee, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Gurnee, IL are Woodland Middle School, River Trail School and Viking School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gurnee, 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 23% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Gurnee have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Gurnee, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodland Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7000 Washington St
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 856-3421
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 856-3421
Grades: 6-8
| 1,668 students
Rank: #22.
River Trail School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
333 N Oplaine Rd
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 249-6253
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 249-6253
Grades: K-8
| 462 students
Rank: #33.
Viking School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4460 Old Grand Ave
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 336-2108
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 336-2108
Grades: 6-8
| 527 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Gurnee, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Gurnee, IL include Woodland Middle School, River Trail School and Viking School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gurnee?
3 public middle schools are located in Gurnee.
What is the racial composition of students in Gurnee?
Gurnee public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Gurnee are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Gurnee include: Viking School vs. River Trail School, River Trail School vs. Viking School
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