For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,131 students in Stephenson County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Stephenson County, IL are Lena-winslow Jr High School, Pearl City Jr High School and Dakota Jr Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stephenson County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Stephenson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Stephenson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lena-winslow Jr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
517 Fremont St
Lena, IL 61048
(815) 369-2525
Lena, IL 61048
(815) 369-2525
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Pearl City Jr High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 S Summit St
Pearl City, IL 61062
(815) 443-2715
Pearl City, IL 61062
(815) 443-2715
Gr: 7-8 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Dakota Jr Sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Campus Dr
Dakota, IL 61018
(844) 632-5682
Dakota, IL 61018
(844) 632-5682
Gr: 7-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Orangeville Jr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 S Orange St
Orangeville, IL 61060
(815) 789-4289
Orangeville, IL 61060
(815) 789-4289
Gr: 6-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Freeport Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 W Empire St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0500
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0500
Gr: 7-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Freeport Alternative High School
Alternative School
1330 S Locust Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 233-0796
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 233-0796
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Stephenson County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Stephenson County, IL include Lena-winslow Jr High School, Pearl City Jr High School and Dakota Jr Sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Stephenson County?
7 public middle schools are located in Stephenson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stephenson County?
Stephenson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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