For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,746 students in Mchenry, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Mchenry, IL are Johnsburg Jr High School, Mchenry Middle School and Parkland School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mchenry, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Mchenry have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Mchenry, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Johnsburg Jr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2220 Church St
Mchenry, IL 60051
(815) 385-6210
Mchenry, IL 60051
(815) 385-6210
Grades: 6-8
| 373 students
Rank: #22.
Mchenry Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2120 W Lincoln Rd
Mchenry, IL 60051
(779) 244-1600
Mchenry, IL 60051
(779) 244-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 695 students
Rank: #33.
Parkland School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1802 N Ringwood Rd
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1700
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 678 students
Rank: n/an/a
Innovation Academy
Alternative School
3917 Mercy Dr
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 239-0001
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 239-0001
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Mchenry, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Evergreen Academy (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
6506 National St, Evergreen Ac
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 334-4055
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 334-4055
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
1012 N Green St
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-1145
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-1145
Grades: 9-12
| 649 students
4724 W Crystal Lake Rd
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-7077
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-7077
Grades: 9-12
| 1,537 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Mchenry, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Mchenry, IL include Johnsburg Jr High School, Mchenry Middle School and Parkland School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mchenry?
4 public middle schools are located in Mchenry.
What is the racial composition of students in Mchenry?
Mchenry public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Mchenry are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Mchenry include: Mchenry Middle School vs. Johnsburg Jr High School, Johnsburg Jr High School vs. Mchenry Middle School
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