For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,236 students in Lisle, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lisle, IL are Kennedy Junior High School and Lisle Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lisle, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Lisle have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lisle, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kennedy Junior High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2929 Green Trails Dr
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 420-3220
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 420-3220
Grades: 6-8
| 917 students
Rank: #22.
Lisle Jr High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5207 Center Ave
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 493-8200
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 493-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 319 students
Lisle, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5205 Kingston Ave
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 493-8100
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 493-8100
Grades: 3-5
| 421 students
1736 Middleton Ave
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 493-8050
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 493-8050
Grades: 1-2
| 246 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lisle, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lisle, IL include Kennedy Junior High School and Lisle Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lisle?
2 public middle schools are located in Lisle.
What is the racial composition of students in Lisle?
Lisle public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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