For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 515 students in Freeport, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Freeport, IL is Freeport Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Freeport, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Freeport have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% 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 Freeport, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 Freeport, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Freeport, IL include Freeport Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Freeport?
3 public middle schools are located in Freeport.
What is the racial composition of students in Freeport?
Freeport public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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