For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,828 students in Melrose Park, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Melrose Park, IL are Northlake Middle School, Mannheim 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 13% (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 96% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northlake Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 S Lakewood Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(708) 449-3195
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(708) 449-3195
Gr: 6-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Mannheim Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Hyde Park Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(847) 455-5020
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(847) 455-5020
Gr: 6-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Stevenson Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1630 N 20th Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-2053
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-2053
Gr: 6-8 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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 Northlake Middle School, Mannheim 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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