For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 503 students in Great Lakes, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in Great Lakes, IL is Learn Chtr Sch 6 N Chicago Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Great Lakes, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Great Lakes have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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 Great Lakes, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Learn Chtr Sch 6 N Chicago Campus
Charter School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3131 Sheridan Rd
Great Lakes, IL 60088
(847) 377-0600
Great Lakes, IL 60088
(847) 377-0600
Grades: K-8
| 503 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Great Lakes, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Great Lakes, IL include Learn Chtr Sch 6 N Chicago Campus.
How many public middle schools are located in Great Lakes?
1 public middle schools are located in Great Lakes.
What is the racial composition of students in Great Lakes?
Great Lakes public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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