For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,886 students in Wheaton, IL. The top ranked public middle schools in Wheaton, IL are Franklin Middle School, Edison Middle School and Monroe Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheaton, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Wheaton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Wheaton, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
211 E Franklin St
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2060
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2060
Grades: 6-8
| 538 students
Rank: #22.
Edison Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1125 S Wheaton Ave
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 682-2050
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 682-2050
Grades: 6-8
| 656 students
Rank: #33.
Monroe Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1855 Manchester Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2285
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2285
Grades: 6-8
| 692 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Wheaton, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Wheaton, IL include Franklin Middle School, Edison Middle School and Monroe Middle School. Wheaton has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public middle schools are located in Wheaton?
3 public middle schools are located in Wheaton.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheaton?
Wheaton public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Wheaton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Wheaton include: Edison Middle School vs. Franklin Middle School, Edison Middle School vs. Monroe Middle School, Monroe Middle School vs. Franklin Middle School
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