For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,729 students in 60014, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 60014, IL are Prairie Grove Junior High School, Richard F Bernotas Middle School and Hannah Beardsley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60014 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60014, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60014, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 5-8
| 345 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 759 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 831 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 794 students
60014, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
820 Darlington Ln
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-4231
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-4231
Grades: K-5
| 545 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 60014, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 60014, IL include Prairie Grove Junior High School, Richard F Bernotas Middle School and Hannah Beardsley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60014?
4 public middle schools are located in 60014.
What is the racial composition of students in 60014?
60014 public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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