Best Public Middle Schools in 60435 (Joliet, IL) (2026)

Best 60435 Illinois Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,095 students in 60435, IL.

The top-ranked public middle school in 60435, IL is Hufford Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle school in zipcode 60435 have an score of 9% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and score of 12% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60435, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60435, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Hufford Junior High School

(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
:

Bottom 50%

1125 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-3540

Gr: 6-8 | 1,095 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

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60435, Illinois 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Joseph E Fisher School (Closed 2021)

Special Education School

1207 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-7777

Gr: 1-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Kennedy Early Education Center (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

420 N Raynor Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 740-3196

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 60435, IL?

The top-ranked public middle schools in 60435, IL include Hufford Junior High School.

How many public middle schools are located in 60435?

1 public middle schools are located in 60435.

What is the racial composition of students in 60435?

60435 public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).