For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 707 students in La Grange, IL. The top-ranked public middle schools in La Grange, IL are Highlands Middle School and Wm F Gurrie Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Grange, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in La Grange have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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 La Grange, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highlands Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1850 W Plainfield Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-6890
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-6890
Gr: 5-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Wm F Gurrie Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 S Spring Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-2720
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-2720
Gr: 7-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in La Grange, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in La Grange, IL include Highlands Middle School and Wm F Gurrie Middle School. La Grange has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public middle schools are located in La Grange?
2 public middle schools are located in La Grange.
What is the racial composition of students in La Grange?
La Grange public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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