For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,297 students in Buffalo Grove, IL. The top-ranked public middle schools in Buffalo Grove, IL are Twin Groves Middle School, Aptakisic Junior High School and Cooper Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buffalo Grove, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Buffalo Grove have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Buffalo Grove, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Twin Groves Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 N Buffalo Grove Rd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 821-8946
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 821-8946
Gr: 6-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Aptakisic Junior High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1231 Weiland Rd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 353-5506
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 353-5506
Gr: 6-8 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Cooper Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1050 Plum Grove Cir
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 520-2750
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 520-2750
Gr: 6-8 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Buffalo Grove, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Buffalo Grove, IL include Twin Groves Middle School, Aptakisic Junior High School and Cooper Middle School. Buffalo Grove has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public middle schools are located in Buffalo Grove?
3 public middle schools are located in Buffalo Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo Grove?
Buffalo Grove public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Buffalo Grove are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Buffalo Grove include: Aptakisic Junior High School vs. Twin Groves Middle School, Twin Groves Middle School vs. Aptakisic Junior High School, Cooper Middle School vs. Aptakisic Junior High School
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