For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,245 students in Lake Villa, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lake Villa, IL are Millburn Middle School and Peter J Palombi School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Villa, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Lake Villa have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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 Lake Villa, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Millburn Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
640 Freedom Way
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-1600
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Peter J Palombi School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
133 Mckinley Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-2118
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-2118
Gr: 6-8 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Lake Villa, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1625 Deep Lake Rd
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 838-7679
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 838-7679
2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
37850 N Il Hwy 59
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-7811
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-7811
Gr: PK-1 | 270 students Minority enrollment: 13%
304 E Grand Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-8201
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-8201
Gr: K-6 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lake Villa, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lake Villa, IL include Millburn Middle School and Peter J Palombi School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lake Villa?
2 public middle schools are located in Lake Villa.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Villa?
Lake Villa public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% 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 Lake Villa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lake Villa include: Peter J Palombi School vs. Millburn Middle School
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