For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 6,230 students in Naperville, IL. The top ranked public middle schools in Naperville, IL are Gordon Gregory Middle School, Clifford Crone Middle School and Madison Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Naperville, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Naperville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Naperville, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gordon Gregory Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2621 Springdale Cir
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6300
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Clifford Crone Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4020 111th St
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-5600
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Madison Jr High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 River Oak Dr
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-6400
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Washington Jr High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 N Washington St
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6390
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6390
Gr: 5-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Scullen Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2815 Mistflower Ln
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-7000
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Jr High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1320 Olympus Dr
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-6370
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-6370
Gr: 6-8 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Jr High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1525 N Loomis St
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 420-6363
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 420-6363
Gr: 6-8 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Thayer J Hill Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1836 Brookdale Rd
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 428-6200
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 428-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Illinois Youth Center-warrenville
Alternative School
30w200 Ferry Rd
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 983-6231
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 983-6231
Gr: 8-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Naperville, Illinois ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Connections Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6s331 Cornwall Rd
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
Gr: Inquire with school
Deaf/hard Of Hearing Prgms/mn (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6s331 Cornwall Rd
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
Gr: PK-8
3003 103rd St
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-5685
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-5685
Gr: 12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Visually Imparied Prgrms (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6s331 Cornwall Rd
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
3003 W 103rd St
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-7250
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-7250
Gr: K-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Naperville, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Naperville, IL include Gordon Gregory Middle School, Clifford Crone Middle School and Madison Jr High School. Naperville has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public middle schools are located in Naperville?
9 public middle schools are located in Naperville.
What is the racial composition of students in Naperville?
Naperville public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Naperville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Naperville include: Madison Jr High School vs. Lincoln Jr High School, Washington Jr High School vs. Lincoln Jr High School, Scullen Middle School vs. Gordon Gregory Middle School
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