Best 60445 Illinois Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,509 students in 60445, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60445, IL are Nathan Hale Middle School, Developmental Learning Pgm Dlp and Kolmar Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60445 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60445, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60445, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nathan Hale Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5220 135th St
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 385-6690
Gr: 6-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Developmental Learning Pgm Dlp
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
14801 Turner Ave
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 371-6340
Gr: PK-8
Rank: #33.
Kolmar Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4500 143rd St
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 385-6747
Gr: K-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Central Park Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3621 151st St
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 385-0045
Gr: K-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 60445, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60445, IL include Nathan Hale Middle School, Developmental Learning Pgm Dlp and Kolmar Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60445?
4 public middle schools are located in 60445.
What is the racial composition of students in 60445?
60445 public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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