For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,725 students in Round Lake, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Round Lake, IL are Park West School, Magee Middle School and Round Lake Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Round Lake, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Round Lake have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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 Round Lake, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park West School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 W Townline Rd
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 201-7010
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 201-7010
Gr: 5-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Magee Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Cedar Lake Rd
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 546-8800
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 546-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Round Lake Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Lotus Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9400
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9400
Gr: 6-8 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Round Lake Alop
Alternative School
884 W Nippersink Rd
Round Lake, IL 60073
(224) 842-2075
Round Lake, IL 60073
(224) 842-2075
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Round Lake, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Round Lake, IL include Park West School, Magee Middle School and Round Lake Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Round Lake?
4 public middle schools are located in Round Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Round Lake?
Round Lake public middle schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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