For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,761 students in 60411, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 60411, IL are Regl Inst Scholastic Excellence, Sandridge Elementary School and Chicago Heights Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60411 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60411, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60411, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Regl Inst Scholastic Excellence
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
405 Ashland Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 754-6600
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 754-6600
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Sandridge Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2950 Glenwood Dyer Rd
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(219) 257-2102
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(219) 257-2102
Grades: PK-8
| 409 students
Rank: #33.
Chicago Heights Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Dixie Hwy
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 882-0170
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 882-0170
Grades: 6-8
| 862 students
Rank: #44.
Rickover Jr High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
22151 Torrence Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 758-1900
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 758-1900
Grades: 6-8
| 351 students
Rank: #55.
Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 E 14th St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 758-1400
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 758-1400
Grades: 5-8
| 139 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Cook Isc Alop
Alternative School
253 W Joe Orr Rd
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 754-6600
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 754-6600
Grades: 6-11
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
South Cook Isc Student Advocate
Alternative School
253 W Joe Orr Rd
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 754-6600
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 754-6600
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
South Cook Truancy Program
Alternative School
405 Ashland Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 754-6600
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 754-6600
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
60411, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Career Preparation Network High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
202 South Halsted St Rma170
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 709-7903
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 709-7903
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
280 E 12th St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4153
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4153
Grades: K-8
| 183 students
1401 E 13th Pl
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 758-2010
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 758-2010
Grades: 3-5
| 221 students
25 West 16th Place
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4841
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4841
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 60411, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 60411, IL include Regl Inst Scholastic Excellence, Sandridge Elementary School and Chicago Heights Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60411?
8 public middle schools are located in 60411.
What is the racial composition of students in 60411?
60411 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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