Top 5 Best Jo Daviess County Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,135 students in Jo Daviess County, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jo Daviess County, IL are East Dubuque Jr High School, Galena Elementary And Middle School and Scales Mound Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jo Daviess County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Jo Daviess County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Jo Daviess County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Dubuque Jr High School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Parklane Dr
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3188
Grades: 7-8
| 87 students
Rank: #22.
Galena Elementary And Middle School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
219 Kelly Ln
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2200
Grades: PK-8
| 590 students
Rank: #33.
Scales Mound Jr High School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
210 Main St
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Grades: 6-8
| 56 students
Rank: #44.
Stockton Middle School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 N Rush St
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 947-3323
Grades: 6-8
| 123 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
River Ridge Middle School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4141 Il Route 84 S
Hanover, IL 61041
(815) 858-9005
Grades: 6-8
| 93 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Warren Jr/sr High School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
311 S Water St
Warren, IL 61087
(815) 745-2641
Grades: 6-12
| 186 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rap Elizabeth
Alternative School
950 Us Highway 20 W
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 599-1408
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jo Daviess County, IL

Jo Daviess County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
301 West Hickory St
Apple River, IL 61001
(815) 594-2210
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
300 N West St
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 858-2219
Grades: PK-5
| 134 students
1230 Franklin St
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2413
Grades: 5-8
| 259 students
950 Us Hwy 20 West
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 858-2203
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
310 N West St
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 599-1947
Grades: 8-12
| 16 students
500 North Rush St
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 858-2203
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
500 N Rush St
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 947-3702
Grades: 3-8
| 233 students
311 S Water
Warren, IL 61087
(815) 745-2641
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jo Daviess County, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jo Daviess County, IL include East Dubuque Jr High School, Galena Elementary And Middle School and Scales Mound Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jo Daviess County?
7 public middle schools are located in Jo Daviess County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jo Daviess County?
Jo Daviess County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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