For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,713 students in Mchenry, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mchenry, IL are Mchenry Middle School, Johnsburg Jr High School and Parkland School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mchenry, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Mchenry have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Mchenry, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mchenry Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2120 W Lincoln Rd
Mchenry, IL 60051
(779) 244-1600
Mchenry, IL 60051
(779) 244-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Johnsburg Jr High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2220 Church St
Mchenry, IL 60051
(815) 385-6210
Mchenry, IL 60051
(815) 385-6210
Gr: 6-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Parkland School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1802 N Ringwood Rd
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1700
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Evergreen Academy
Alternative School
3917 Mercy Dr, Evergreen Acade
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 334-4055
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 334-4055
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Innovation Academy
Alternative School
3917 Mercy Dr
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 239-0001
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 239-0001
Gr: 4-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mchenry, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mchenry, IL include Mchenry Middle School, Johnsburg Jr High School and Parkland School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mchenry?
5 public middle schools are located in Mchenry.
What is the racial composition of students in Mchenry?
Mchenry public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Mchenry are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Mchenry include: Mchenry Middle School vs. Johnsburg Jr High School, Johnsburg Jr High School vs. Mchenry Middle School
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