For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,537 students in Mundelein, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Mundelein, IL are Fremont Jr High/middle School, Carl Sandburg Middle School and West Oak Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mundelein, 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 34% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Mundelein have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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 Mundelein, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fremont Jr High/middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28871 N Fremont Center Rd
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-9384
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-9384
Grades: 6-8
| 709 students
Rank: #22.
Carl Sandburg Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
855 W Hawley St
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 949-2707
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 949-2707
Grades: 6-8
| 533 students
Rank: #33.
West Oak Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26156 N Acorn Ln
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-9220
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-9220
Grades: 6-8
| 295 students
Mundelein, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Fairfield Academy (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
27255 Fairfield Rd
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 487-1766
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 487-1766
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hawley Transition (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
706 E Hawley
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 949-6773
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 949-6773
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Lake Park Early Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
470 N Lake St
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 949-2701
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 949-2701
Grades: PK
| 86 students
South School (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
300 N Ridgemoor Ave
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 986-7050
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 986-7050
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Mundelein, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Mundelein, IL include Fremont Jr High/middle School, Carl Sandburg Middle School and West Oak Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mundelein?
3 public middle schools are located in Mundelein.
What is the racial composition of students in Mundelein?
Mundelein public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% 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 Mundelein are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Mundelein include: Carl Sandburg Middle School vs. Fremont Jr High/middle School, Fremont Jr High/middle School vs. Carl Sandburg Middle School
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