For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 743 students in Darien, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Darien, IL are Cass Jr High School and Eisenhower Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Darien, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Darien have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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 Darien, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cass Jr High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8502 Bailey Rd
Darien, IL 60561
(331) 481-4000
Darien, IL 60561
(331) 481-4000
Gr: 5-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Eisenhower Jr High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1410 75th St
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 964-5200
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 964-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Darien, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7301 Fairview Ave
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 969-6660
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 969-6660
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Darien, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Darien, IL include Cass Jr High School and Eisenhower Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Darien?
2 public middle schools are located in Darien.
What is the racial composition of students in Darien?
Darien public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% 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 Darien are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Darien include: Eisenhower Jr High School vs. Cass Jr High School, Cass Jr High School vs. Eisenhower Jr High School
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