For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,512 students in Cicero, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Cicero, IL are J Sterling Morton Alternative School, J Sterling Morton Freshman Center and J Sterling Morton East High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cicero, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Cicero have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Cicero, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is J Sterling Morton East High School, with 80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cicero, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J Sterling Morton Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1874 S 54th Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4080
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4080
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
J Sterling Morton Freshman Center
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 S 55th Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 863-7900
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 863-7900
Gr: 9 | 1,038 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
J Sterling Morton East High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2423 S Austin Blvd
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4000
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 780-4000
Gr: 10-12 | 3,474 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Cicero, Illinois 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2100 S Laramie Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 863-8229
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 863-8229
Gr: 7 | 1,332 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
3003 S 50th Ct
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8884
Cicero, IL 60804
(708) 652-8884
Gr: K-2 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cicero, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Cicero, IL include J Sterling Morton Alternative School, J Sterling Morton Freshman Center and J Sterling Morton East High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cicero?
3 public high schools are located in Cicero.
What is the racial composition of students in Cicero?
Cicero public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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