For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,715 students in Mount Prospect, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mount Prospect, IL are River Trails Middle School, Lincoln Middle School and Holmes Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Prospect, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Mount Prospect have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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 Mount Prospect, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Trails Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 N Wolf Rd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 298-1750
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 298-1750
Gr: 6-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 W Lincoln St
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7350
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7350
Gr: 6-8 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Holmes Jr High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 W Lonnquist Blvd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4390
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4390
Gr: 6-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Mount Prospect, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1900 E Kensington Rd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(224) 612-7800
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(224) 612-7800
Gr: PK
1308 S Cypress Dr
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4378
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4378
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mount Prospect, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mount Prospect, IL include River Trails Middle School, Lincoln Middle School and Holmes Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mount Prospect?
3 public middle schools are located in Mount Prospect.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Prospect?
Mount Prospect public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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