For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,095 students in Grayslake, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Grayslake, IL are Prairie Crossing Charter School, Grayslake Middle School and Laremont School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grayslake, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Grayslake have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 Grayslake, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Crossing Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1531 Jones Point Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-9722
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-9722
Grades: K-8
| 432 students
Rank: #22.
Grayslake Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
440 Barron Blvd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-3680
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-3680
Grades: 7-8
| 663 students
Rank: #33.
Laremont School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17934 W Gages Lake Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-8191
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-8191
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Co Collaborative Alop
Alternative School
18160 W Gages Lake Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 548-8470
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 548-8470
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lake County Cooperative Alop
Alternative School
18160 W Gages Lake Rd, Sedol
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 986-2368
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 986-2368
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Grayslake, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Corporate Commerce Transition (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
997 Corporate Cr Stc
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 986-3596
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 986-3596
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Lake County High Schools Technical Campus (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
19525 West Washington St
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-6001
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-6001
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Marjorie Ureche Ec Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
18182 West Gages Lake Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-8191
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-8191
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Grayslake, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Grayslake, IL include Prairie Crossing Charter School, Grayslake Middle School and Laremont School.
How many public middle schools are located in Grayslake?
5 public middle schools are located in Grayslake.
What is the racial composition of students in Grayslake?
Grayslake 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).
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