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Best Dekalb County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 3,761 students in Dekalb County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dekalb County, IL are Somonauk Middle School, Genoa-kingston Middle School and Sandwich Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dekalb County, 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 24% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Dekalb County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% 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 Dekalb County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Somonauk Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
510 W Lasalle St
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-1866
Gr: 5-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Genoa-kingston Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
941 W Main St
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-5222
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Sandwich Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 S Wells St
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-2138
Gr: 6-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Sycamore Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
150 Maplewood Dr
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8170
Gr: 6-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Indian Creek Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
335 E Garfield St
Waterman, IL 60556
(815) 264-3351
Gr: 5-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Huntley Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1515 S 4th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2241
Gr: 6-8 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Hiawatha Jr/sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
410 1st St
Kirkland, IL 60146
(815) 522-3335
Gr: 6-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Clinton Rosette Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
650 N 1st St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2226
Gr: 6-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Kec Central Efe 170
Alternative School
21255 Malta Rd
Malta, IL 60150
(815) 825-2000
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dekalb County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dekalb County, IL include Somonauk Middle School, Genoa-kingston Middle School and Sandwich Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dekalb County?
9 public middle schools are located in Dekalb County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb County?
Dekalb County public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% 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 Dekalb County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Dekalb County include: Huntley Middle School vs. Sycamore Middle School, Sycamore Middle School vs. Huntley Middle School

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