For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,275 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 54% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-8 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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