For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,928 students in Lake Zurich, IL. The top-ranked public middle schools in Lake Zurich, IL are Woodlawn Middle School, Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus and Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Zurich, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Lake Zurich have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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 Lake Zurich, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodlawn Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6362 Gilmer Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 353-8500
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 353-8500
Gr: 6-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
435 W Cuba Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 540-7070
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 540-7070
Gr: 6-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
95 Hubbard Ln
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 719-3600
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 719-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lake Zurich, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lake Zurich, IL include Woodlawn Middle School, Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus and Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus. Lake Zurich has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public middle schools are located in Lake Zurich?
3 public middle schools are located in Lake Zurich.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Zurich?
Lake Zurich public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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