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Best Oswego Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,497 students in Oswego, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Oswego, IL are Oswego Goal, Traughber Jr High School and East View Academy School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oswego, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Oswego have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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 Oswego, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oswego Goal
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4209 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3915
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Traughber Jr High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
570 Colchester Dr
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,070 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
East View Academy School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4209 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 608-5900
Gr: K-12
Rank: #44.
Plank Junior High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
510 Secretariat Ln
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 551-9400
Gr: 6-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Thompson Jr High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
440 Boulder Hill Pass
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2600
Gr: 6-8 | 832 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Oswego, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Oswego, IL include Oswego Goal, Traughber Jr High School and East View Academy School.
How many public middle schools are located in Oswego?
5 public middle schools are located in Oswego.
What is the racial composition of students in Oswego?
Oswego public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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