For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 4,208 students in Kendall County, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Kendall County, IL are Oswego Goal, Lisbon Grade School 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 25% (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 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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 Kendall County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Lisbon Grade School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
127 S Canal St
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 736-6325
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 736-6325
Gr: K-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Yorkville Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
920 Prairie Crossing Dr
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-4544
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-4544
Gr: 7-8 | 1,110 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Millbrook Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8411 Fox River Dr, Millbrook J
Newark, IL 60541
(630) 553-5435
Newark, IL 60541
(630) 553-5435
Gr: 5-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Traughber Jr High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
570 Colchester Dr
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2700
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,074 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: K-12
Rank: #77.
Plank Junior High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
510 Secretariat Ln
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 551-9400
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 551-9400
Gr: 6-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
Thompson Jr High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
440 Boulder Hill Pass
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2600
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2600
Gr: 6-8 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
Plano Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
804 S Hale St
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-3608
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-3608
Gr: 7-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Kendall County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4209 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3489
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3489
Gr: K | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
4209 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3678
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3678
Gr: 6-12
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
Gr: PK-12
Pace Program (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
704 West Abe St
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-3178
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-3178
Gr: 6-12 | 1 student
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
Gr: 9-12
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 Oswego Goal, Lisbon Grade School 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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