For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 4,290 students in Kendall County, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Kendall County, IL are Lisbon Grade School, Oswego Goal and Yorkville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kendall County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Kendall County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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 Kendall County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lisbon Grade School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
127 S Canal St
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 736-6324
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 736-6324
Grades: K-8
| 117 students
Rank: #22.
Oswego Goal
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4209 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3915
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3915
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Yorkville Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
920 Prairie Crossing Dr
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-4544
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-4544
Grades: 7-8
| 1,105 students
Rank: #44.
Millbrook Junior High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8411 Fox River Dr, Millbrook J
Newark, IL 60541
(630) 553-5435
Newark, IL 60541
(630) 553-5435
Grades: 5-8
| 124 students
Rank: #55.
Traughber Jr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
570 Colchester Dr
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2700
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,135 students
Rank: #66.
Thompson Jr High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
440 Boulder Hill Pass
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2600
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2600
Grades: 6-8
| 840 students
Rank: #77.
East View Academy School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4209 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 608-5900
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 608-5900
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #88.
Plank Junior High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 Secretariat Ln
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 551-9400
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 551-9400
Grades: 6-8
| 624 students
Rank: #99.
Plano Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
804 S Hale St
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-3608
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-3608
Grades: 7-8
| 345 students
Kendall County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
East View Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
4209 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3489
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3489
Grades: K
| 512 students
4209 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3678
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3678
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Kendall County Opportunity School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
61 Franklin St Ste A
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 554-6871
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 554-6871
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Pace Program (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
704 West Abe St
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-3178
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-3178
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
Student Success Oswego East High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1525 Harvey Rd
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2211
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2211
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Kendall County, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Kendall County, IL include Lisbon Grade School, Oswego Goal and Yorkville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kendall County?
9 public middle schools are located in Kendall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kendall County?
Kendall County public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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