For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,760 students in Calumet City, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Calumet City, IL are Lincoln Elementary School, S T E M Academy and School Of Fine Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calumet City, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Calumet City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Calumet City, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
912 Burnham Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-6620
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-6620
Gr: PK-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
S T E M Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1650 Pulaski Rd
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-7595
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-7595
Gr: 8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
School Of Fine Arts
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1650 Pulaski Rd
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-7565
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 868-7565
Gr: 7 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Wentworth Jr High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
560 Superior Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-0750
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-0750
Gr: 6-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Schrum Memorial School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
485 165th St
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-4236
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-4236
Gr: 6-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Calumet City, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Calumet City, IL include Lincoln Elementary School, S T E M Academy and School Of Fine Arts.
How many public middle schools are located in Calumet City?
5 public middle schools are located in Calumet City.
What is the racial composition of students in Calumet City?
Calumet City public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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