For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,245 students in Lake Villa, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lake Villa, IL are Millburn Middle School and Peter J Palombi School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Villa, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Lake Villa have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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 Lake Villa, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Millburn Middle School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
640 Freedom Way
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-1600
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 394 students
Rank: #22.
Peter J Palombi School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
133 Mckinley Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-2118
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-2118
Grades: 6-8
| 851 students
Lake Villa, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1625 Deep Lake Rd
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 838-7679
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 838-7679
Grades: n/a
| 2 students
37850 N Il Hwy 59
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-7811
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-7811
Grades: PK-1
| 270 students
304 E Grand Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-8201
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-8201
Grades: K-6
| 484 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lake Villa, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lake Villa, IL include Millburn Middle School and Peter J Palombi School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lake Villa?
2 public middle schools are located in Lake Villa.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Villa?
Lake Villa public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% 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 Lake Villa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lake Villa include: Peter J Palombi School vs. Millburn Middle School
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