For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,348 students in West Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in West Chicago, IL are Benjamin Middle School and Leman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Chicago, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in West Chicago have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in West Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28w300 Saint Charles Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 876-7820
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 876-7820
Grades: 5-8
| 250 students
Rank: #22.
Leman Middle School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
238 E Hazel St
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6060
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6060
Grades: 6-8
| 1,098 students
West Chicago, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
331 George St
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-7324
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-7324
Grades: PK
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in West Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in West Chicago, IL include Benjamin Middle School and Leman Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in West Chicago?
2 public middle schools are located in West Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in West Chicago?
West Chicago public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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