For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 898 students in North Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in North Chicago, IL are Learn 10 Charter School and Neal Math Science Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Chicago, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in North Chicago have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 North Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Learn 10 Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1811 Morrow Ave
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 693-5021
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 693-5021
Gr: K-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Neal Math Science Academy
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1905 Argonne Dr
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6313
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6313
Gr: 6-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in North Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in North Chicago, IL include Learn 10 Charter School and Neal Math Science Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in North Chicago?
2 public middle schools are located in North Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in North Chicago?
North Chicago public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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