For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,204 students in Palatine, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Palatine, IL are Walter R Sundling Jr High School and Winston Campus Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palatine, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Palatine have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Palatine, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walter R Sundling Jr High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 N Smith St
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 963-3700
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 963-3700
Gr: 7-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Winston Campus Jr High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
120 N Babcock Dr
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-7400
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-7400
Gr: 7-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Palatine, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
21250 W Shirley Rd
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 438-2420
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 438-2420
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
335 Illinois Ave
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 755-6700
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 755-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Minority enrollment: 71%
N Cook Young Adult Acdmy Palatine High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
335 E Illinois Ave
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-2823
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-2823
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Nw Suburban Education To Careers (Closed 2005)
Vocational School
1200 W Algonquin Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 925-6080
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 925-6080
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Palatine, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Palatine, IL include Walter R Sundling Jr High School and Winston Campus Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Palatine?
2 public middle schools are located in Palatine.
What is the racial composition of students in Palatine?
Palatine public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Palatine are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Palatine include: Winston Campus Jr High School vs. Walter R Sundling Jr High School, Walter R Sundling Jr High School vs. Winston Campus Jr High School