For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,755 students in Berwyn, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Berwyn, IL are Lincoln Middle School, Heritage Middle School and Freedom Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berwyn, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Berwyn have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Berwyn, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6432 16th St
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2475
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2475
Grades: 6-8
| 791 students
Rank: #22.
Heritage Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6850 31st St
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 749-6110
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 749-6110
Grades: 6-8
| 462 students
Rank: #33.
Freedom Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3016 Ridgeland Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-5800
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 502 students
Berwyn, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
North Berwyn Special Education (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6633 W 16th St
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 484-6200
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 484-6200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Berwyn, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Berwyn, IL include Lincoln Middle School, Heritage Middle School and Freedom Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Berwyn?
3 public middle schools are located in Berwyn.
What is the racial composition of students in Berwyn?
Berwyn public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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