For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,224 students in 60016, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 60016, IL are Chippewa Middle School and Algonquin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60016 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60016, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60016, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chippewa Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
123 N 8th Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-1503
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-1503
Grades: 6-8
| 665 students
Rank: #22.
Algonquin Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
767 E Algonquin Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-1205
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-1205
Grades: 6-8
| 559 students
60016, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nipper Career Education Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1101 East Gregory St
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 655-3000
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 655-3000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9000 Capitol Dr
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 298-1622
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 298-1622
Grades: K-6
| 421 students
Thomas Jefferson Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
795 Center St
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 297-9740
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 297-9740
Grades: K-8
| 73 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 60016, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 60016, IL include Chippewa Middle School and Algonquin Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60016?
2 public middle schools are located in 60016.
What is the racial composition of students in 60016?
60016 public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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