For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,345 students in 60438, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60438, IL are Heritage Middle School and Memorial Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60438 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60438, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60438, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19250 Burnham Ave
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 895-0790
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 895-0790
Gr: 5-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Memorial Jr High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2721 Ridge Rd
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 474-2383
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 474-2383
Gr: 6-8 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
60438, Illinois 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 60438, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60438, IL include Heritage Middle School and Memorial Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60438?
2 public middle schools are located in 60438.
What is the racial composition of students in 60438?
60438 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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