For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,440 students in Dekalb, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dekalb, IL are Huntley Middle School and Clinton Rosette Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dekalb, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Dekalb have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% 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 Dekalb, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Huntley Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1515 S 4th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2241
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2241
Gr: 6-8 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Clinton Rosette Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
650 N 1st St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2226
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2226
Gr: 6-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dekalb, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dekalb, IL include Huntley Middle School and Clinton Rosette Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dekalb?
2 public middle schools are located in Dekalb.
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb?
Dekalb public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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