For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 467 students in Island Lake, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Island Lake, IL is Matthews Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Island Lake, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Island Lake have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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 Island Lake, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Matthews Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Darrell Rd.
Island Lake, IL 60042
(847) 526-6210
Island Lake, IL 60042
(847) 526-6210
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Island Lake, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Island Lake, IL include Matthews Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Island Lake?
1 public middle schools are located in Island Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Island Lake?
Island Lake public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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