For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,940 students in Tinley Park, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Tinley Park, IL are Prairie View Middle School, Virgil I Grissom Middle School and Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tinley Park, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Tinley Park have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Tinley Park, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie View Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8500 175th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 532-8540
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 532-8540
Grades: 6-8
| 605 students
Rank: #22.
Virgil I Grissom Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17000 80th Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 429-3030
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 429-3030
Grades: 6-8
| 596 students
Rank: #33.
Central Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18146 Oak Park Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 614-4510
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 614-4510
Grades: 6-8
| 739 students
Tinley Park, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
16600 S 66th Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 614-4540
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 614-4540
Grades: 3-5
| 265 students
17300 Ozark Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-3956
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-3956
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Project Challenge High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
16531 Oak Park Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 687-4971
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 687-4971
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Tinley Park, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Tinley Park, IL include Prairie View Middle School, Virgil I Grissom Middle School and Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Tinley Park?
3 public middle schools are located in Tinley Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Tinley Park?
Tinley Park public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Tinley Park are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Tinley Park include: Virgil I Grissom Middle School vs. Prairie View Middle School, Virgil I Grissom Middle School vs. Central Middle School, Prairie View Middle School vs. Virgil I Grissom Middle School
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