For the 2026 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 44% (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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
211 E Franklin St
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2060
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2060
Gr: 6-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Edison Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1125 S Wheaton Ave
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 682-2050
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 682-2050
Gr: 6-8 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Monroe Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1855 Manchester Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2285
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2285
Gr: 6-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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, Franklin Middle School vs. Edison Middle School
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