For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,253 students in Homer Glen, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Homer Glen, IL are Homer Jr High School and Oak Prairie Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Homer Glen, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Homer Glen have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Homer Glen, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Homer Jr High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15711 S Bell Rd
Homer Glen, IL 60491
(708) 226-7800
Homer Glen, IL 60491
(708) 226-7800
Grades: 7-8
| 796 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Prairie Jr High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15161 S Gougar Rd
Homer Glen, IL 60491
(815) 836-2724
Homer Glen, IL 60491
(815) 836-2724
Grades: 6-8
| 457 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Homer Glen, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Homer Glen, IL include Homer Jr High School and Oak Prairie Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Homer Glen?
2 public middle schools are located in Homer Glen.
What is the racial composition of students in Homer Glen?
Homer Glen public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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