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Best Jo Daviess County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,135 students in Jo Daviess County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jo Daviess County, IL are East Dubuque Jr High School, Galena Elementary And Middle School and Stockton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jo Daviess County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Jo Daviess County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Jo Daviess County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Dubuque Jr High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
200 Parklane Dr
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3188
Gr: 7-8 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Galena Elementary And Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1230 Franklin St
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2413
Gr: PK-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Stockton Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
540 N Rush St
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 947-3323
Gr: 6-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Scales Mound Jr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
210 Main St
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Gr: 6-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
River Ridge Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4141 Il Route 84 S
Hanover, IL 61041
(815) 858-9005
Gr: 6-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Warren Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
311 S Water St
Warren, IL 61087
(815) 745-2641
Gr: 6-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Rap Elizabeth
Alternative School
950 Us Highway 20 W
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 599-1408
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Jo Daviess County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jo Daviess County, IL include East Dubuque Jr High School, Galena Elementary And Middle School and Stockton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jo Daviess County?
7 public middle schools are located in Jo Daviess County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jo Daviess County?
Jo Daviess County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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