For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,349 students in Antioch, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Antioch, IL are Emmons Grade School, Antioch Upper Grade School and Grass Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Antioch, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Antioch have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Antioch, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emmons Grade School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24226 W Beach Grove Rd
Antioch, IL 60002
(847) 395-1105
Antioch, IL 60002
(847) 395-1105
Gr: K-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Antioch Upper Grade School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Highview Dr
Antioch, IL 60002
(847) 838-8310
Antioch, IL 60002
(847) 838-8310
Gr: 6-8 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Grass Lake Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
26177 W Grass Lake Rd
Antioch, IL 60002
(847) 395-1550
Antioch, IL 60002
(847) 395-1550
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Antioch, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Antioch, IL include Emmons Grade School, Antioch Upper Grade School and Grass Lake Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Antioch?
3 public middle schools are located in Antioch.
What is the racial composition of students in Antioch?
Antioch public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Antioch are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Antioch include: Grass Lake Elementary School vs. Antioch Upper Grade School, Antioch Upper Grade School vs. Grass Lake Elementary School
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