For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,725 students in Round Lake, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Round Lake, IL are Park West School, Magee Middle School and Round Lake Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Round Lake, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Round Lake have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Round Lake, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Park West School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 W Townline Rd
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 201-7010
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 201-7010
Grades: 5-8
| 299 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Magee Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Cedar Lake Rd
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 546-8800
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 546-8800
Grades: 6-8
| 638 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Round Lake Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Lotus Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9400
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9400
Grades: 6-8
| 788 students
Rank: n/an/a
Round Lake Alop
Alternative School
884 W Nippersink Rd
Round Lake, IL 60073
(224) 842-2075
Round Lake, IL 60073
(224) 842-2075
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Round Lake, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Round Lake, IL include Park West School, Magee Middle School and Round Lake Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Round Lake?
4 public middle schools are located in Round Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Round Lake?
Round Lake public middle schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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