For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public middle schools serving 13,461 students in Mchenry County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mchenry County, IL are Riley Comm Cons School, Marlowe Middle School and Creekside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mchenry County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Mchenry County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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 County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riley Comm Cons School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9406 Riley Rd
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-8637
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-8637
Gr: K-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Marlowe Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9625 Haligus Rd
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 659-4700
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 659-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,215 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Creekside Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3201 Hercules Rd
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 337-5200
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 337-5200
Gr: 5-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Nippersink Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10006 N Main St
Richmond, IL 60071
(815) 678-7129
Richmond, IL 60071
(815) 678-7129
Gr: 6-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Fox River Grove Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Orchard St
Fox River Grove, IL 60021
(847) 516-5105
Fox River Grove, IL 60021
(847) 516-5105
Gr: 5-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Cary Jr High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2109 Crystal Lake Rd
Cary, IL 60013
(224) 357-5150
Cary, IL 60013
(224) 357-5150
Gr: 6-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Northwood Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2121 N Seminary Ave
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-4900
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Heineman Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
725 Dr John Burkey Dr
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 659-4300
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 659-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Westfield Community School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2100 Sleepy Hollow Rd
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 532-7800
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 532-7800
Gr: PK-8 | 1,287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1010.
Prairie Grove Junior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3225 Il Route 176
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-3557
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-3557
Gr: 5-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1111.
Algonquin Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
520 Longwood Dr
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 532-7100
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 532-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1212.
Woodstock North High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3000 Raffel Rd
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 334-2100
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 334-2100
Gr: 8-12 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1313.
Richard F Bernotas Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
170 N Oak St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-9210
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-9210
Gr: 6-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1414.
Marengo Comm Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
816 E Grant Hwy
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-5720
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-5720
Gr: 6-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1515.
Alden-hebron Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9604 Illinois St
Hebron, IL 60034
(815) 648-2442
Hebron, IL 60034
(815) 648-2442
Gr: 6-8 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
Hannah Beardsley Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
515 E Crystal Lake Ave
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 477-5897
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 477-5897
Gr: 6-8 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1919.
Lundahl Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
560 Nash Rd
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-5971
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-5971
Gr: 6-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2020.
Clay Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
112 Grove St
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 337-2529
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 337-2529
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #2121.
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: #2222.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6809 Mccullom Lake Rd
Wonder Lake, IL 60097
(815) 653-2311
Wonder Lake, IL 60097
(815) 653-2311
Gr: PK-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2323.
Harvard Jr High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Garfield St
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6466
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6466
Gr: 6-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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 County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mchenry County, IL include Riley Comm Cons School, Marlowe Middle School and Creekside Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mchenry County?
24 public middle schools are located in Mchenry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mchenry County?
Mchenry County public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% 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 County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Mchenry County include: Mchenry Middle School vs. Johnsburg Jr High School, Richard F Bernotas Middle School vs. Hannah Beardsley Middle School, Lundahl Middle School vs. Hannah Beardsley Middle School
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