For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,836 students in Arlington Heights, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Arlington Heights, IL are South Middle School and Thomas Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington Heights, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Arlington Heights have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Arlington Heights, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 S Highland Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 398-4250
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 398-4250
Gr: 6-8 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Thomas Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1430 N Belmont Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4260
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4260
Gr: 6-8 | 1,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Arlington Heights, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Arlington Heights, IL include South Middle School and Thomas Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Arlington Heights?
2 public middle schools are located in Arlington Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington Heights?
Arlington Heights public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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