For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,434 students in Downers Grove, IL. The top ranked public middle schools in Downers Grove, IL are Lakeview Jr High School, Herrick Middle School and O Neill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Downers Grove, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Downers Grove have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Downers Grove, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Jr High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Plainfield Rd
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 783-5102
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 783-5102
Gr: 6-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Herrick Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4335 Middaugh Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5810
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5810
Gr: 7-8 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
O Neill Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
635 59th St
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5815
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 719-5815
Gr: 7-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Downers Grove, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Downers Grove, IL include Lakeview Jr High School, Herrick Middle School and O Neill Middle School. Downers Grove has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public middle schools are located in Downers Grove?
3 public middle schools are located in Downers Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Downers Grove?
Downers Grove 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 Downers Grove are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Downers Grove include: O Neill Middle School vs. Herrick Middle School, Herrick Middle School vs. O Neill Middle School, Lakeview Jr High School vs. Herrick Middle School
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