For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,799 students in Melrose Park, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Melrose Park, IL are Mannheim Middle School, Northlake Middle School and Stevenson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Melrose Park, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Melrose Park have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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 Melrose Park, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mannheim Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Hyde Park Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(847) 455-5020
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(847) 455-5020
Grades: 6-8
| 800 students
Rank: #22.
Northlake Middle School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 S Lakewood Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(708) 449-3195
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(708) 449-3195
Grades: 6-8
| 366 students
Rank: #33.
Stevenson Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1630 N 20th Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-2053
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-2053
Grades: 6-8
| 633 students
Melrose Park, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1630 N 20th Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-2053
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-2053
Grades: 6-8
| 990 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Melrose Park, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Melrose Park, IL include Mannheim Middle School, Northlake Middle School and Stevenson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Melrose Park?
3 public middle schools are located in Melrose Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Melrose Park?
Melrose Park public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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