For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,807 students in Elmhurst, IL. The top ranked public middle schools in Elmhurst, IL are Sandburg Middle School, Bryan Middle School and Churchville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmhurst, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Elmhurst have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Elmhurst, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sandburg Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
345 E Saint Charles Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4534
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4534
Gr: 6-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Bryan Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
111 W Butterfield Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 617-2350
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 617-2350
Gr: 6-8 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Churchville Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
155 E Victory Pkwy
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 832-8682
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 832-8682
Gr: 6-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Elmhurst, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Elmhurst, IL include Sandburg Middle School, Bryan Middle School and Churchville Middle School. Elmhurst has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public middle schools are located in Elmhurst?
3 public middle schools are located in Elmhurst.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmhurst?
Elmhurst public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% 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 Elmhurst are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Elmhurst include: Sandburg Middle School vs. Bryan Middle School, Bryan Middle School vs. Sandburg Middle School, Churchville Middle School vs. Sandburg Middle School
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