For the 2026 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 (2026)
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 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 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 | 1,152 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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 | 1,070 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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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