For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 705 students in 60525, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 60525, IL are Highlands Middle School and Wm F Gurrie Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60525 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60525, IL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60525, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highlands Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1850 W Plainfield Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-6890
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-6890
Grades: 5-8
| 433 students
Rank: #22.
Wm F Gurrie Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 S Spring Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-2720
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 482-2720
Grades: 7-8
| 272 students
60525, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Grace Lutheran Preschool (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
200 N Catherine Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-5730
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-5730
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Phonological & Ec-cd Network (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
100 S Sixth Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-5730
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-5730
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 60525, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 60525, IL include Highlands Middle School and Wm F Gurrie Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60525?
2 public middle schools are located in 60525.
What is the racial composition of students in 60525?
60525 public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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