For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,516 students in Oswego, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Oswego, IL are Oswego Goal, Traughber Jr High School and East View Academy School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oswego, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Oswego have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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 Oswego, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oswego Goal
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4209 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3915
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3915
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Traughber Jr High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
570 Colchester Dr
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2700
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,074 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
East View Academy School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4209 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 608-5900
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 608-5900
Gr: K-12
Rank: #44.
Plank Junior High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
510 Secretariat Ln
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 551-9400
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 551-9400
Gr: 6-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Thompson Jr High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
440 Boulder Hill Pass
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2600
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2600
Gr: 6-8 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Oswego, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4209 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3489
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3489
Gr: K | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
4209 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3678
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3678
Gr: 6-12
Kendall County Opportunity School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
61 Franklin St Ste A
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 554-6871
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 554-6871
Gr: PK-12
Student Success Oswego East High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1525 Harvey Rd
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2211
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2211
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Oswego, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Oswego, IL include Oswego Goal, Traughber Jr High School and East View Academy School.
How many public middle schools are located in Oswego?
5 public middle schools are located in Oswego.
What is the racial composition of students in Oswego?
Oswego public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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